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Spicy Breakfast Tacos

Spicy Breakfast Tacos to Kickstart Your Morning Delight

Enjoy Spicy Breakfast Tacos that are quick, delicious, and packed with flavor, perfect for your busy mornings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed if using canned
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed before cooking
  • 1 cup Fresh Bell Peppers chopped, use different colors for presentation
  • 1 medium Red Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika optional
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Taco Shells choose soft or crunchy
  • 1 large Avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup Salsa fresh or store-bought

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the fresh bell peppers and red onion, rinse the quinoa under cold water, gather black beans, garlic, and spices.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté red onion for 2-3 minutes, then add bell peppers and minced garlic; cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in black beans and cooked quinoa with spices; mix well and warm through for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Warm taco shells, fill with quinoa and vegetable mixture, top with avocado slices and salsa.
  6. Serve on a platter and allow others to add their preferred toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients based on what's in your pantry. Perfect for quick meals any time of the day.

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