Kidney Bean And Quinoa Soft Tacos Food

CHICKEN AND BEAN SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• saute onion in large pan till translucent. Add garlic and chopped jalapeno, saute briefly, stirring.
• (Sometimes if I don't have cooked chicken on hand, I cut raw chicken in strips and saute it along with the onions.).
• Add chicken, seasonings and remaining ingredients (except tortillas and toppings).
• Cook over medium high heat, till ingredients are combined and liquid cooks down - about 5-10 minutes.
• This timing of the cooking is flexible, depending on how much seasoning you add, how much liquid is in your beans, if you add tomato sauce, etc. I make it spicy and just wet enough that it's not dried out, but not watery or gloppy.
• Adjust seasonings, salt to taste. (For me, it's often at this point when I decide if I want to add the taste of tomato sauce.).
• Serve in flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

QUINOA BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Prepare quinoa according to package directions, about 15 minutes.
• When quinoa is done cooking and water has been absorbed, stir in refried beans, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine and reduce to low heat.
• Stir in shredded cheese until it melts. Be careful to continue stirring frequently, otherwise the mixture may scorch on the bottom.
• If desired, warm taco shells according to package directions.
• Stuff quinoa bean mixture evenly into taco shells and finish with your desired toppings.

SPICY KIDNEY BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent; stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes.
• Stir in the green olives, red wine (or red wine vinegar), chili powder and cumin. Stir in the drained kidney beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Steam the tortillas or heat on the top range element. To do this, set the burner to medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla on the burner and cook until heated through and slightly charred, about 15 second per side. (Use tongs to flip the tortillas to avoid burning yourself!).
• Heat all the tortillas in this manner and keep covered on a warming tray.
• Tranfer the bean mixture to a large serving bowl. Set out the toppings of your choice and serve with the warm corn tortillas.

KIDNEY BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
• Meanwhile, mash the cooked corn and kidney beans together.
• Combine bean mixture to onion and garlic.
• Add italian and taco seasoning.
• Mix together (turn skillet off).
• Layer cheese, bean mixture and tomatoes in tacos.
• Top with salsa and sour cream.