Quinoa Tacos Recipes

Quinoa Tacos Recipes - How Foods Fight Cancer

MAKES 12 TACOS (12 SERVINGS)

Although quinoa is typically used as a grain, it is actually a seed native to South America. It is
high in protein and can be used as an alternative to rice. 

4 cups water

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained

3 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained

2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

12 whole wheat tortillas

2 cups Low-Fat Guacamole 

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup salsa

1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the

quinoa, cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

2. Combine the beans and garlic in a shallow pan and warm over

medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

3. If desired, warm the tortillas, one at a time, in a dry skillet over

medium heat. Alternatively, warm the tortillas in a microwave.

4. Fill the tortillas with the quinoa, beans, guacamole, and cilantro. Top

with the lettuce and salsa and serve.

PER SERVING: 358 calories; 7.5 g fat; 1.4 g saturated fat; 18.8% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol;

13 g protein; 61.1 g carbohydrate; 4.5 g sugar; 10 g fiber; 1188 mg sodium; 133 mg calcium;

5.9 mg iron; 8.6 mg vitamin C; 791 mcg beta-carotene; 1.3 mg vitamin E