Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos with Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe
Start your day with a protein packed breakfast! These vegetarian breakfast tacos with quinoa and black beans make a filling savory breakfast, or enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner! The spicy mixture takes just minutes, then load up the taco with your favorite fillings - avocado, cilantro, grilled corn and juicy tomatoes!
Hope you guys had an awesome eclipse weekend! Here in Columbia, we were the metropolitan area with the longest total time of eclipse, so it was kinda a big deal. We went to River Rat Brewery where they had big party to watch the eclipse outside.
Did y'all get a chance to see it? We were SO lucky. There was a huge cloud in front of it that cleared away about 15 minutes before the eclipse hit totality, then it started pouring down rain about 5 minutes after. And I think the clouds meant I managed not to blind myself. It was really incredible. I thought it would be overrated until I watched this TED Talk about eclipses and it had me in tears. I'm kinda dying to go up to Maine or Montreal for the next eclipse in 2019!
Since we were spending the day drinking at a brewery, I had the bright idea of a hearty breakfast of these vegetarian breakfast tacos with quinoa and black beans. Quite happy I did! Packed with protein and fiber, these breakfast tacos made for one seriously satisfying start to the day. Made by filling lightly charred tortillas with a spicy, saucy black bean and quinoa mix, creamy scrambled eggs, charred corn and juicy tomatoes, they were perfect for a day of drinking beer and not wanting to get so tipsy that I missed the main event!
How to Make These Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
The star of these vegetarian breakfast tacos is the slightly saucy quinoa and black bean filling. You can even meal prep it in advance so you can quickly whip up these breakfast tacos on a weekday morning. It’s made by sautéing a base of onion and garlic, then adding lots of yummy spices before stirring in tomato sauce, quinoa and black beans.
To make these vegetarian breakfast tacos, fill lightly charred corn tortillas with the quinoa and black bean mix, then top with creamy scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, diced tomato, and charred corn. When the ingredients besides the eggs are prepped in advance, it takes just minutes to throw together!
Why You’ll Love These Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos
What I love about these vegetarian breakfast tacos is that they take 20-30 minutes tops! That might seem like a lot of time for a breakfast recipe, but you can easily prep the quinoa and black beans in advance, and the recipe will take 15 minutes to throw together in the morning.
I also love that these vegetarian breakfast tacos are perfect for a breakfast for dinner type of meal! Just pair with fruit salad or cooked seasoned rice and a fun slaw.
These vegetarian breakfast tacos are also a great option for those who are looking for a high protein, meatless breakfast. Starting the day with a high protein breakfast really does make a big difference for energy throughout the day, especially for the clients I work with who have PCOS.
Vegetarian Breakfast Tacos with Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe
Makes about 12
Ingredients:
Quinoa Black Bean Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 can black beans, drained
Tacos:
Butter
Eggs
Corn tortillas
1 ear grilled corn, cut off the cob
Cherry tomatoes
Cilantro
Avocado
Lime wedges
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add spices and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Stir in tomato sauce, quinoa and black beans. Season with salt and black pepper.
Heat butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add beaten eggs seasoned with salt and black pepper (about 1 per taco) and cook, scraping up the bottom with a spatula, until cooked to your liking.
Warm tortillas over a gas flame. Fill with quinoa black bean mixture and scrambled eggs. Garnish with corn, sliced cherry tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.
If you like this vegetarian breakfast taco recipe, you might also like:
Vegetarian Kimchi Breakfast Tacos
Baked Eggs and Tortillas with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Vegetarian Breakfast Enchiladas
