Quinoa & Black Bean Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Here’s a taco recipe that will please meat and veggie lovers alike! Our Royal White Quinoa is mixed with black beans and a smoky seasoning blend for that traditional taco flavor. Our Avocado Oil Mayo is blended with spicy chipotle and fresh lime juice for a creamy topping. Layer it up with a fresh mango salsa, avocado, and crumbly cotija cheese, and you’ll have a healthful, filling meal that’s perfect for a summer evening.
Ingredients
For the Quinoa & Black Bean Filling
- 1 cup uncooked organic white quinoa
- 1 ½ cups filtered water
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 15 oz canned organic low-sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 mango, cubed small
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Sea salt & black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo
- 3 tbsp greek-style yogurt (sub coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground chipotle powder
- Organic corn tortillas or lettuce cups for serving
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
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Prepare the Quinoa & Black Bean Filling by combining the quinoa, water, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover and turn down to medium low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Add the black beans, toss with a fork, and cover until serving.
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Prepare the Mango Salsa by tossing all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Set the salsa aside to let the flavors come together for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Prepare the Creamy Chipotle Sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well until it’s smooth.
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To assemble: warm the tortillas gently and fill with the quinoa filling, mango salsa, avocado, cotija, and chipotle sauce.