Quinoa Tacos

Ingredients

• Quinoa

  Uncooked

  1 cup or 170g

• Salsa

  Sauce, ready-to-serve

  ½ cup or 130g

• Nutritional Yeast

  Vegan - Whole Foods Market

  1 tbsp or 8g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  2 tsp, ground or 6g

• Chili powder

  Spices

  2 tsp or 5g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 2g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Salt

  Table

  ½ tsp or 3g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Taco shells

  Baked

  8 medium or 102g

• Avocados

  Raw, All commercial varieties

  1 fruit or 201g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  1 medium whole or 123g

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse the quinoa in a strainer and drain.
2. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the rinsed quinoa and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Then, cook the quinoa according to package directions.
3. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, add to a large mixing bowl, and combine with salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil. Toss to combine, then spread on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even baking. The quinoa is done when it's fragrant and golden brown. Avoid burning.
5. Serve in taco shells with diced tomato and avocado. Enjoy!