Using quinoa with lentils and veggies is a nutritious way to create taco "meat".This easy recipe is the perfect filling for tortillas, taco bowls or salads.
Simmer quinoa and water over medium heat with the lid on for 12 minutes.Once all water is absorbed, remove from heat and cool for about 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Prep Veggies andOther Ingredients
Step 2:
Chop the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and cilantro along with any veggies to serve with your tacos.Rinse a can of lentils and prepare taco seasoning.
Cook Taco Filling
Step 3:
Cook onions, bell pepper and mushrooms in oil.Add quinoa along with the lentils, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast and taco seasoning.
Cook Taco Filling
Step 3:
Toss and cook until the broth is absorbed.Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Serve
Step 4:
Serve quinoa taco “meat” hot in a tortilla wrap or taco bowl.Add any taco toppings you enjoy!
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat with microwave or stove until warmed through. You could also serve cold in a taco salad.