This post was created in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are our own. Ready for another delicious and easy dinner idea? Meet our new favorite: loaded quinoa tacos! It’s a delicious plant based and vegetarian taco recipe that takes only 30 minutes to make! The quinoa taco “meat” is topped with a quick bell pepper slaw, spicy sour cream, and pickled onions. One word: magic. You can get every single ingredient in this recipe at ALDI, making it super accessible and affordable. Let’s get started! COUPON! ALDI now delivers groceries to your door using Instacart! Place your ALDI order on Instacart, then use the code ALDIACC for $10 off your first three ALDI orders on Instacart of $35 or more.
Watch how it’s done!
Want a peek into Alex and my kitchen? Here’s how to make quinoa tacos! We’ll also show you how to cook quinoa perfectly, with a few tips for adding big flavor!
How to make the quinoa tacos filling
Now for the quinoa tacos! Alex and I created this vegetarian taco recipe as a quick and easy dinner idea. To make the quinoa taco filling, you’ll do he following:
Make the quinoa! (See the video.) Sauté it in coconut oil with taco spices for a few minutes. Our secret blend: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano. Add fresh lime juice and green onions. It transforms everyday quinoa into a delicious taco filling!
The organic quinoa and all the ingredients in this recipe are available at ALDI. ALDI has a huge selection of organic, gluten-free, low carb, high protein and clean label products and produce that you can pick up at incredibly affordable prices.
Topping your tacos!
After you’ve made the filling, get creative with your taco toppings! There’s an art to topping a taco to make sure there are contrasts in texture, flavor, and color. Here are a few tips for topping these quinoa tacos:
Make sure to use a creamy sauce. This is a must with these quinoa tacos, since the filling is too dry without it. Here we used a quick and easy spicy sour cream. You could also use Mexican Crema. Add a crunchy, fresh slaw. The quick bell pepper slaw below is tangy and crunchy, a good fresh contrast. Salsa is a must. Use purchased or homemade salsa fresca. Add some flair. Salty feta crumbles add a pop. The icing on the cake? Pickled onions. Make them in advance or the night before. They’re optional, but they add extra tangy flavor and pizzazz.
Want to try it? Are you an ALDI fan? Let us know if you head to ALDI and make this recipe! Tell us in the comments below or tag us on Instagram: @acouplecooks and @aldiusa.
Two ways to make quinoa taste better
In the video above, we share two ways to make quinoa taste better. Alex and I have found a few ways to step up our Perfect Quinoa method to make it taste even better. Here’s what we do:
Toast the quinoa. Toasting the quinoa in a dry pan before cooking it brings in a unique nutty flavor to the quinoa! Use veggie broth. Instead of using water to cook your quinoa, use vegetable broth instead! It brings a bold, savory note with no extra time or effort.
Do you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker? Try Instant Pot quinoa.
This quinoa tacos recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free and vegan (see vegan toppings below).
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