Quinoa Tacos with Tofu and Kidney Beans.

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4 SERVINGS - 25 MINUTES

Need some inspiration? Try this Mexican-Asian inspired Recipe of Quinoa-Tacos with Tofu and Kidney Beans, which is a very healthy lunch or dinner alternative.

The recipe has a few more ingredients, but it is well worth your time (still under 30 minutes).

You can make this even a gluten-free recipe by replacing the Quinoa by rice or lettuce wraps. If you use the lettuce wraps instead of tortillas, this recipe will be gluten-free.

Do you like this Quinoa Tacos Recipe? Try also this Recipe: Vegan Goddess Buddha Bowl with Quinoa. Please enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
120 grams Tofu (extra firm, crumbled)
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/4 tsp Cumin
3/4 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
3/4 cup Organic Salsa (divided)

1 1/2 tbsp Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
6 Whole Wheat Tortillas (small)
1 1/2 Avocado(mashed)
1/4 Head Romaine Hearts (chopped)
1 stalk Green Onion (chopped)
1/4 cup Red Kidney Beans
6 stalks Asparagus (chopped)

Directions:

Cook the quinoa according to package directions
Meanwhile, add the tofu to a dry non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook for 8 or 10 minutes or until golden brown while stirring. When done, transfer the tofu to a dish and set aside.
To a pan, add oil, cooked quinoa, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and garlic powder. Heat over medium heat and stir until well combined. Then add a third of the salsa, nutritional yeast, lime, and browned tofu.
Spread the quinoa and tofu mixture into an even flat layer in the pan. let it caramelize for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. Then stir and flatten the mixture again until the quinoa gets slightly crispy. Season with additional salt or lime juice if needed. Transfer the quinoa mixture to a dish and set aside.
Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat occasionally turning until soft.
To assemble the tacos, layer the mashed avocado, remaining salsa, quinoa-tofu-taco meat, and kidney beans on top of a warm tortilla followed by the romaine lettuce, green onion, and asparagus. Enjoy your Quinoa Tacos!

Notes:
Serving size: One serving is approximately one taco
Gluten-free: Use corn tortillas, brown rice tortillas or lettuce wraps instead.

Nutrition (Amount per serving):