Did everyone stuff themselves yesterday while watching the blowout of a Superbowl? Well, today’s Meatless Monday will help your body get back into balance. It is a healthy Meatless Monday recipe with veggies, and lots of flavors. It is my Taco Quinoa recipe! Follow the instructions below and enjoy a healthy meal today!
1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
1 Taco Packet
1/4 Onion
3/4 Cup Green Beans
1/2 Cup Corn
1/2 Cup Tomatoes, diced
1/2 Cup Pepper, diced
1/2 Cup Shelled Edamame (not pictured below)
Lettuce Cups (or tortillas if you prefer)
Avocado, Black Beans, and Olives for topping
Over a medium-high skillet on stove, add quinoa to toast for approximately 2 minutes
Add water (according to package)
Once water is boiling, stir in taco packet
Quinoa and taco seasoning cooking
Once water is cooked off, add any frozen veggies you are using
Frozen Veggies Added
Once the veggies are almost cooked through, add the rest of your veggies
Taco Quinoa cooking
Once veggies are cooked through, spoon mixture into lettuce cups or onto tortilla
Top with avocado, black beans, and olives, or other toppings of choice
Taco Quinoa!
My lettuce cups were too small to fit the olives and black beans, so I served on the side
You can also add any other veggie of your choice, or serve this over spinach.
Hope you enjoy this meal!
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