Quinoa and Black Bean TACOS

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Step 1

Add the olive oil to a medium skillet. Once hot, add the onion. Season with salt,. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent (approximately 3-4 minutes).

Step 2

Stir the garlic into the skillet. Cook just until fragrant (approximately 30 seconds). Add the spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika) and tomato paste. Sitr to coat the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes more

Step 3

Add the quinoa to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion mixture. Let the quinoa toast for about 1 minute before adding the water. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add in the black beans.

Step 4

Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Once the quinoa is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat, but let it stand covered for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the lid. Squeeze the lime juice over top and fluff the mixture with a fork.

Step 6

As the quinoa simmers, make the avocado crema (see other recipe).

Step 7

Add quinoa and black bean mixture to a tortilla. Top with avocado crema.