Quinoa Taco Meat Minimalist Baker Recipes. Were you a picky eater as a kidI was kind of. When it came to fruit I remember only liking canned pears yeah, weird, I know. Lunch was almost always a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and dinner was often cheese and shells. If my parents put creamed corn on the table, it was a guaranteed meltdown hated the stuff. Desserts on the other handSo easy to please, so long as coconut flake, cherries, or raisins werent involved. Another menu item I could always get behind Tacos. My family loved crispy tacos with ground beef and lots of salsa. My favorite thing to do was mix in some corn to the filling I know, classy move. You dont have to tell me how refined my palate was at 6 years old. Taco Dip With Meat Recipe EasyThese days, ground beef isnt my go to filling for tacos. But sometimes the 6 year old in me misses its crumbly texture and flavor. I think you see where this is going. Quinoa makes an excellent substitution Its almost uncanny. Come see how. This recipe is simple, requiring just 9 ingredients and simple methods. Prepare quinoa, season with spices and salsa, bake until crispy, devour. See I told you it was easy. I got the idea for this recipe when I made my Spanish Stuffed Peppers for dinner one night and some of the quinoa spilled over in the pan and got all crispy and delicious while baking I couldnt get enough. That was my light bulb moment. I hope you all LOVE this recipe Its Easy. How To Make Almond Milk. Healthy. Extremely flavorful. Picky eater approved. Versatile. Satisfying So delicious. This is the perfect filling for all your Mexican night needs Tacos, burrito bowls find my 3. Everyday Cooking Cookbook, taco salads, nachos, enchiladas, tostadas also in the cookbook you name it, it works If you give this recipe a try, let us knowDouble the recipe the next time you have taco night so youll be sure to have leftovers for the creamy taco dip with meatTaco Dip refried beans, taco seasoning, ground beef, sour cream and cheddar cheese everyone goes crazy over this dip SO easy and SO delicious This Weight Watchers Taco Casserole Recipe is a variation of my favorite Weight Watchers Taco Casserole made with chicken. Id love it if you tried them both and. Leave a comment, rate it, and dont forget to tag a picture minimalistbaker on Instagram so I can see I love seeing what you come up with. Cheers, friends Amazingly flavorful taco meat made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa Baked until hot and crispy. A healthy substitute for ground beef just 9 ingredients Cuisine Vegan, Gluten Free, Mexican Inspired. I love Trader Joes brand1 Tbsp 3 g nutritional yeast. Tbsp 1. 5 ml olive or avocado oil. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add rinsed quinoa and toast for 4 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add vegetable broth and water and bring back to a boil over medium high heat. Then reduce heat to low, cover with a secure lid, and cook for 1. Fluff with a fork, then crack lid and let rest for 1. Preheat oven to 3. F 1. 90 C. Add cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients 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. Bake for 2. 0 3. The quinoa is done when its fragrant and golden brown. Be careful not to burnThis quinoa taco meat goes extremely well in crispy taco shells and soft taco shells, and I also think it would be perfect on nachos, taco salads, tostadas, and in enchiladas. Dream big Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, in a 3. F 1. 76 C oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop. The vegetable broth infuses more flavor into the quinoa. But if you dont have it, just sub water and adjust spicessalsa as needed. Serving size 12 cup Calories 1. Fat 4. 5 g Saturated fat 0. Carbohydrates 2. Sugar 0. Sodium 4. Fiber 2.