As much as I love to create and cook in the kitchen, occasionally I get in a funk. The past couple of weeks it has seemed much easier to go out to eat rather than stay home and cook. There are a couple of downsides to eating out. Besides being financially irresponsible, it is almost impossible for me to eat right in a restaurant. My discipline is not so great and the temptation wins out every single time. Of course, by later on that same night, I regret the food choices that I made.
Yesterday I went shopping and out to lunch with a friend. I am now totally inspired to cook and create once again. All she did was tell me how she made tacos with quinoa instead of meat and....bam....I was completely cured of my funk :) Thank you Rachel!
Tonight I went after it and really enjoyed the results. Here is how I made my quinoa tacos!
Quinoa Tacos
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 can black beans
1/2 can fire roasted green chilies
1/4 cup organic salsa
Parmesan cheese or shredded cheese of choice
Rinse quinoa and pour into a pot with water and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Take off of the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then stir in the salsa, chilies and beans. Scoop the quinoa mixture onto a tortilla, with lettuce and shredded cheese of choice. Roll up like a soft taco and enjoy.
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