Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Tacos

Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Tacos are super filling and just the start you need for your day! Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegan, these tacos are sure to be a hit! 

Let me tell you, my taco cravings have been STRONG this week. I could eat tacos for days and be a happy camper. Last week, Michael made us slow cooker chicken tacos based on my crockpot pork taco recipe. So basically, chicken + salsa in a crockpot = deliciousness. And now, I’m making/sharing/eating (non-stop) these vegan quinoa breakfast tacos! 

What makes a taco a breakfast taco you ask? Well normally, I’d say it’s eggs. But as a non-egg eater, I’m going to say it’s potatoes. But you could definitely eat these for lunch or dinner as well. I just need more options for breakfast because as much as I love smoothies, I get bored every once in awhile and need to chow down on some breakfasty goodness. I absolutely adore how these came out! Spiced quinoa, potatoes and black beans make up the filling for these delicious tacos. Then you top them with your favorite salsa, avocados, cilantro, toasted pumpkin seeds (a MUST if you ask me) and a squirt of lime juice and you my friend will be in TACO heaven! 

The other thing that I love about these tacos, besides that I have an excuse to eat tacos for breakfast that is, is that the filling also makes a great side for lunch or dinner. I love making recipes that are versatile and can be used for many meals. It makes meal planning more fun and easier! Whether you’re a meat eater or not, you’ll love these vegan quinoa breakfast tacos! They make an easy and filling breakfast to keep you full until lunch time! 

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Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Tacos

These vegan quinoa tacos are great for breakfast or for dinner, too! Learn to make this simple taco with this recipe. Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays just got a whole lot easier. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 422 kcal

Author Megan

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 cups cooked black beans canned, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups red potato about 3/4 lb, small dice
• 1 tbsp neutral tasting oil avocado, olive, canola, etc.
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 avocado diced
• 1/2 cup salsa of choice
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• sliced bell pepper for serving (optional)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds toasted
• 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving
• corn tortillas gluten-free, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine quinoa and broth or water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
2. In the meantime, heat oil in a large skillet. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender, making sure to stir so they don't burn. Once cooked through, add quinoa and black beans and stir to combine.
3. Then, add the spices and stir. Let cook an additional 3-5 minutes to get the flavors to meld together and heat up the beans.
4. To assemble, heat corn tortillas in a skillet for a few minutes to firm up.
5. Then spoon the filling into the corn tortillas, top with diced avocado, salsa, cilantro, pumpkin seeds and a squirt of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 904mg 38%

Potassium 922mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 69g 23%

Dietary Fiber 14g 56%

Sugars 4g

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 29.8%

Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 9.6%

Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.