The ever-versatile quinoa gets another twist as a ground beef substitute. Take this protein-packed, low-glycemic food and turn it into a healthy meat for tacos or anywhere else you need ground beef.
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer for 2 minutes. This step is important for getting rid of the bitter flavor of quinoa.
2
Add to pot with 2 cups water or broth and bring to a boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
4
Transfer quinoa into a saucepan and stir in seasonings.
5
Add tomato sauce and let quinoa cook for 5 minutes or until quinoa crisps up to resemble taco meat.
6
Freeze taco meat in a ziplock bag and have it on hand for future meals.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
⅓ cup
Amount per serving
Calories120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1.3g2%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium363mg16%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g10%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein3.3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
1cupuncooked quinoa
2cupswater or broth
¾tspsalt
1tspgranulated onion
1tspgranulated garlic
1tspchili powder
½tspcumin
½tspblack pepper
¼cuptomato sauce
Directions
1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer for 2 minutes. This step is important for getting rid of the bitter flavor of quinoa.
2
Add to pot with 2 cups water or broth and bring to a boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
4
Transfer quinoa into a saucepan and stir in seasonings.
5
Add tomato sauce and let quinoa cook for 5 minutes or until quinoa crisps up to resemble taco meat.
6
Freeze taco meat in a ziplock bag and have it on hand for future meals.
AuthorLife and Health Network