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Looking to jazz up your taco Tuesday night? This Quinoa Taco Salad is just what you need! Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is a perfect blend of Mexican-inspired goodness.
Unlike traditional taco salads the base of this one is red quinoa. In this recipe we used Eden Red Quinoa. This quinoa is packed with protein and fiber which makes for the perfect powerhouse base. The fun doesn’t stop there because also included in this recipe is the Eden Organic Kidney Beans. These beans add a dose of plant-based protein and keeps this salad perfect for those with a plant-based diet.
Whether you are looking for a lunch or dinner dish, this Quinoa Taco Salad will keep you full and energized. This taco Tuesday opt for a healthier option and give this recipe a try.
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Quinoa Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, , diced
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup uncooked Eden Red Quinoa
- 1 cup gluten-free vegetable broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can Eden Organic Kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 romaine hearts, , chopped
- Cilantro lime dressing, (see below)
- 1 large or two medium tomatoes, , chopped
- 1 avocado, , diced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the quinoa and vegetable broth, raise the heat, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans, salt, and pepper, and let sit uncovered to cool.
- Combine the lettuce in a salad bowl with a little dressing, toss to coat. Add the tomatoes, diced avocado, and quinoa mixture. Serve with mor dressing on the side.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cilantro Lime Dressing:
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 avocado
- 2 cloves garlic, , mashed
- 1 teaspoon agave
Instructions
- Blend everything until smooth. If it is too thick, add a little water.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
