Quinoa Taco Meat

Name: Quinoa Taco Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup tri-color, white, or red quinoa; 1 cup vegetable broth*; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup salsa ((slightly chunky is best - I love Trader Joe’s brand)); 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper; 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Amazingly flavorful taco "meat" made with quinoa, smoky seasonings, and salsa! Baked until hot and crispy. A healthy substitute for ground beef (just 9 ingredients)!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:18:41 GMT