I am not sure exactly what it is, but for the longest time I kept seeing recipes on Pinterest that included quinoa and I kept hearing foodies talk about how wonderful it tasted and what a healthy option it was. I, personally, did not even know what it looked like, much less how to say it. I still don’t know how to say it and I am sure that every time I say the word that I say it wrong because when I do say it, people that know how to say it look at me funny until I spell it. Well, with all of the hub bub about this quinoa I decided to grab a bag, that looks like it will last a lifetime, and make something with it. I will be honest, I did not even know where to start. I had people tell me to simply add to it chicken broth and boil it. To me that sounded boring, so I researched on Pinterest and learned that you should pretty much boil it in chicken broth but add whatever else you want to the dish to liven it up. I decided to keep it simple and make One Pot Quinoa Tacos.
I kept this recipe simple, so simple that you only need a few ingredients; hamburger meat or turkey, chicken broth, onion, red peppers, green peppers, pinto beans and quinoa. You can also add corn and yellow peppers. The more color the better.
I call this dish a ‘One Pot’ dish but really it’s a 2 Pot dish.
Ingredients
- salt and pepper
- oil
- 1 lb ground hamburger meat or ground turkey
- 1 cup of Quinoa
- 1 can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 sliced or diced green pepper
- 1 sliced or diced red pepper
- 1 sliced or diced onion
- 1 1/2- 2 cups of chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook meat
- Saute peppers and onions
- Add meat, sauteed peppers and onions, beans, broth and quinoa into one pot.
- Simmer for around 25-30 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve on warm tortillas on a bed of greens.
After I tasted my One Pot Quinoa Tacos I determined that quinoa tastes like…. nothing. I could only taste the amazing flavors of the combined meat and peppers. The quinoa was tasteless, so thankfully I liked it because I still have a huge bag of it to use.
What is your favorite way to use Quinoa?
Typically, we enjoy these with meat, but this recipe is so yummy looking! I would love to try these with my family too!
I;ve got to try this with the family. I love anything mexican!
I love this new take on a traditional meal. It looks so yummy and so simple to make.
Quinoa is one of my favorite things to make right now. I love how filling it is and works with so many different recipes.
This sounds delicious. I can hardly wait to try these quinoa tacos.
I love all the bright colored vegetables you used in this recipe. I am all about some peppers. 🙂
Yum these look so good! I am on a huge quinoa kick right now, I’m loving making recipes with it and would love to try this out!
That sounds delicious. This is a much healthier alternative to regular tacos. thanks!
This looks yummy. I have never had Quinoa but I would like to try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Adding quinoa is a great idea. Looks real good.
Do you add the quinoa cooked or uncooked at first?
Wanting to try this yummy recipe tonight:)
I added mine uncooked.. the liquid will cook it.. and I’m glad you asked because I need to edit that recipe!
These tacos look amazing!! I may have to try these out our next taco Tuesday at our house!
I’m one of those holdouts that have never tried Quinoa and really am unsure if I would like it or not. At least in a taco I could cover it with a bunch of other toppings!
We have been eating a lot more quinoa than we ever used to. It is a very versatile food!
Quinoa is everywhere these days, both in and on foods. It’s almost enough to make me wish I was a fan.
This sounds pretty good. I love how easy it is to make and that it’s one pot.
I love quinoa! It’s so yummy and versatile. Love that you made tacos with them, it looks great!
My Goodness! This one looks really awesome and delicious. I never tried this Quinoa Tacos recipe before. I am sure my husband is going to love it. Thanks for sharing this yummy treat idea.
First I saw a quinoa chilli, now these tacos! I’m loving the new ways I”m coming across to make this stuff!
I just started hopping on the quinoa bandwagon and I’ve been looking for different ways to use it, this looks like an awesome way! I can’t wait to try it!
I don’t cook with quinoa much but these sound really good. Thanks for the recipe.
This looks like such a delicious dish to make. I love one pot meals. I will have to try this on the weekend.
Still haven’t gotten the hang of using Quinoa in meals but this sounds like a very promising recipe. I love when you can just make everything in 1 pot (or 2), it’s so much easier to clean up.
I’ve been meaning to find some new quinoa recipes. This one looks like it will be next on my list.
Yum! These look so good! We are huge taco fans. We usually have them once a week, so I need to try this. Mix it up a bit!
Those taco’s look great. What a great alternative to eating meat!
It took me a long time to try quinoa because I hear people talk about how healthy it was. I hate to admit it but sometimes I equate healthy food with things that don’t taste good!
Even though I have no idea what Quinoa is, you make this recipe look really good. I will definitely have to give this a try some day.
You and me both. I don’t know what it is either. Just know that it’s healthy.
These look amazing! I’m already trying to come up with a way to make it vegetarian
I love this healthy alternative to tacos. Meatless meals are really good if prepared right.
I have just tasted quinoa for the first time taco quinoa would work really well with quinoa. I can see my kids and hubby having this for taco night and cleaning their plates
I’ve been trying to think of more recipes that use this grain. My son has to eat gluten-free and this makes a great substitute. I would have never thought of Quinoa tacos!
This looks like a great meat alternative. I’m trying to cut down myself so I’ll try this out.
This looks great! I love quinoa and the fact that it’s all in one pot makes it extra great!
Those quinoa tacos look fantastic! I love that is a healthy recipe, thanks! 🙂
:This looks delicious! We love quinoa (and couscous) in our house. We tend to flavor our quinoa and use it instead of rice and occasionally pasta, when we want to make certain dishes healthier.
Oh this looks so good. Not a huge fan of quinoa though, but definitely worth a try.
My husband introduced us to Quiona a few years ago and while I love it he ended up not liking it. I never thought to use it in tacos, I will have to give it a try – they look so good!
I love quinoa in chicken broth – one time we didn’t have any broth, so I use water and it was awful. Now I keep boullion cubes in the house.
I am going to try this. One pot and it looks delicious? Win!
This sounds really good! I don’t usually cook with Quinoa, but it’s great to know that it takes on the flavor of what you cook it with.
I’ve never tasted Quinoa, but I heard this is great for those wanting to lose weight. The tacos look yummy.
Thank you for the recipe! Quinoa would be a great substitute or extender to any meal, and yet, still offer a lot of healthy benefits. Quinoa Tacos are something I will have to make for my family.
I’m a huge fan of tacos and I have just recently started to acquire a taste for quinoa. They say that it is really healthy for you.
Now this is something I have to try. Love tacos and quinoa!
What a great idea! My daughter loves quinoa, and I’ll have to show this to her.
That sounds absolutely delicious. We love stuff like this my family.