Quinoa Black Bean Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cup quinoa rinsed
1 clove garlic medium
1 tsp salt small
16 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika smoked
1/4 tsp oregano dried
1/4 tsp paprika smoked
2 cup black beans cooked
1 container pico de gallo
1 whole avocado medium
16 corn tortillas small
1/4 bunch(es) cilantro

Directions:

STEP 1: Use a wire mesh sieve to rinse the quinoa very, very well (this removes the bitter taste). If you don't have a wire mesh sieve, you can put the quinoa in a bowl with water, swish it around and carefully pour off the water. Repeat this process until the water is fairly clear.
STEP 2: Put the rinsed quinoa in a medium pot along with the clove of garlic (minced), salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1.5 cups of water. Stir to combine. Put a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and bring it up to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit (with the lid in place) for an additional 10 minutes.
STEP 3: While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the pico de gallo according to these directions (it's as easy as chop and stir). Rinse the black beans well in a colander and allow the excess water to drain off.
STEP 4: When the quinoa has finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Add the drained black beans and stir to combine.
STEP 5: Lightly toast the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until each side is just slightly golden brown (tortillas should still be pliable). To make each taco, place about 1/4 cup of the quinoa/black bean mixture in the center of a tortilla. Add about 1-2 tablespoons of pico de gallo, one slice of avocado, and a few sprigs of cilantro. Fold and eat!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.81 Kcal (1569 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	14%
Sodium	323.86mg	13%
Potassium	683.75mg	15%
Total Carbs	63.45g	21%
Sugars	0.84g	3%
Dietary Fiber	12.02g	48%
Protein	14.01g	28%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	114.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	228.27 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	14%
Sodium	197.24mg	13%
Potassium	416.43mg	15%
Total Carbs	38.65g	21%
Sugars	0.51g	3%
Dietary Fiber	7.32g	48%
Protein	8.53g	28%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	5%
Iron	4mg	36%
Calcium	69.6mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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