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freezer friendly quinoa tacos slow cooker recipe

Quinoa Tacos

Get your taco fix with Quinoa Tacos! Filled with protein-packed quinoa, black beans, and corn these vegetarian tacos are a tasty and nutritious twist on a classic dish.
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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag

  • 3/4 cup Uncooked Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 (4.5 oz) can Diced Green Chilies
  • 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans drained
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1/4 bunch Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth low-sodium
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

To Freeze and Cook Later:

  • Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Rinse quinoa using a mesh strainer. Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
  • Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker:

  • Empty the frozen contents of bag into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Pressure Cooker:

  • Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
  • Turn the pressure to high and cook for 5 minutes, then natural pressure release for 5 minutes before releasing the valve.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Fluff and serve with corn tortillas, avocado, sour cream and other desired taco toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 731mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Quinoa Tacos Bag Label
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