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August 2, 2014

Slighty Savory Saturday

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I love recipes that take very little thought and and preparation.  Today’s offering is just that!!!  My niece gets all the credit for this one as she let me sample some when we were at Lakeside in June.  It seemed like the perfect Slightly Savory Saturday recipe.  Do you agree??

Quinoa Tacos

Ingredients:  1/2 cup to 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa

1 package taco seasoning mix or the equivalent of homemade taco seasoning

Scoops Tortilla chips

Shredded cheese–your choice

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2. When quinoa is cooked—mix one package of taco seasoning into the quinoa and stir until well mixed.

3. Scoop a small amount into center of each Scoops tortilla chip placed on microwaveable plate.

4. Top with shredded cheese—as much or as little as you like.

5. Microwave for one minute , remove and enjoy!!!!

You can also add other toppings if desired but seriously—it is good enough just like this for me.  The recipe makes a LOT and the leftover quinoa can be refrigerated to be used later for more delightful snacking!!!!

Thanks to Carla for introducing me to this great recipe!!!

A plate full of yumminess!

A plate full of yumminess!

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  1. Pix Under the Oaks
    August 02, 2014 at 07:00 am

    Ok! We love quinoa, we love cheese, and we love those little scoops.. so this should work just fine for us.. 🙂 These would make a wonderful little afternoon under the Oaks treat!

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 02, 2014 at 07:14 am

      It would! It would!!!! This is so simple that it is crazy!!!! You would love them! Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    August 02, 2014 at 08:32 am

    This is a fun idea I’ve never seen before. Quinoa is so delicious.

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 02, 2014 at 08:34 am

      It really surprised me how much I loved these. I mean I like quinoa and all but these are a great way to incorporate them into a snack that I love. 🙂 And I am all about the snacks.

      Reply
  3. georgettesullins
    August 02, 2014 at 08:35 am

    I’ve taken to preparing some type of hors d’oeuvre as we sit on the porch before dinner. Rick’s diet calls for the quinoa so we have pkgs. of it. I think we can break the diet and indulge in the taco seasoning and cheese. 🙂 Cool idea.

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 02, 2014 at 08:39 am

      🙂 You can use those multi grain scoops to make it “healthier”. 🙂 And low fat cheese. It’s all good. You can make it work!

      Reply
  4. Darlene
    August 02, 2014 at 11:26 am

    My kind of recipe! Thanks.

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 02, 2014 at 07:30 pm

      You are very welcome!!!

      Reply
  5. Gibber
    August 02, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Sounds yummy but I would have to leave out the seasoning because of garlic and the taco shells because I can’t eat wheat or carbs..lol It still sounds really good though.

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  6. Helen Brown
    August 02, 2014 at 01:36 pm

    This sounds good but I am not sure I would like it. I may try it.

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    1. Beth Ann
      August 02, 2014 at 07:30 pm

      I think you might have had one at Lakeside—- Carla made them and I thought you were there but maybe not. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    August 03, 2014 at 09:29 pm

    I need to try this quinoa. My daughter and son-in-law eat it often. I know nothing about it. Time to learn and this recipe sounds as good as any to start.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 04, 2014 at 06:32 am

      It is the favorite grain of the year, I think. WE have had it a lot of different ways. I think I first had it a couple years ago when we took a trip to California in a salad and I did not know how to pronouce it—–the waitress set me straight. 🙂

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  8. TBM
    August 04, 2014 at 04:47 am

    Dude, I’m in. Simple, tasty, and fun!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 04, 2014 at 06:30 am

      Yay! It is a winner. Is quinoa as popular in the UK as it is here? It seems to have taken over every menu here.

      Reply
  9. Lunar Euphoria
    August 05, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I would never in a million years thought to pair corn chip with quinoa!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      August 05, 2014 at 06:47 am

      I know! But it is a nice little combo, trust me.

      Reply
  10. pattisj
    August 11, 2014 at 01:29 am

    I’m always looking for ways to use quinoa, will definitely try these.

    Reply

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