Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Delicious plant-based tacos with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo, and cooked, cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good, and it’s good for you!

Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty supergrain. If you’ve tried quinoa and haven’t been too thrilled with it, give red inca a try. The difference may surprise you; it did me.

What Is So Healthy About Red Quinoa?
~ high in fiber
~ good source of protein
~ naturally gluten-free
~ good source of manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium

• Red Inca Quinoa
• Broth or water (I used chicken broth in this recipe), Vegetable broth for vegans
• Large Onion
• Minced garlic
• Olive oil (use broth for fat-free pilaf)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Coriander leaf
• Canned black beans
• Canned kidney beans

Serve as a side dish…

or in tacos or burritos…

Leftover Ideas:
~ I like to add the leftover quinoa pilaf to my green salads; it makes a nice, hearty lunch or dinner. Add some dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sliced grapes too.
~ Try dipping some baked scoop chips into the leftovers for a healthy snack or afternoon pick-me-up.

This pilaf if divided into 6 servings, count as 5 weight watcher points plus and if divided into 8 servings, count as 4 weight watcher points.\ plus. You could reduce points further by using 1/2 Tbsp olive oil or none and sautéing the onion and garlic in a small amount of broth.

Enjoy!

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5 from 1 vote

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos  

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten-Free

Keyword: allergy-friendly, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

• 2 cups Red Inca Quinoa
• 4 cups broth or water I used chicken broth in this recipe Vegetable broth for vegans.
• 1 LG onion chopped
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp olive oil use broth for fat-free pilaf
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp coriander leaf
• 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

• Saute onions and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet. Add quinoa, broth, and spices. Mix well.
• Bring covered mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
• Stir in drained beans, cover, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Beans should be hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1048mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg