*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa. A box of Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa was received to facilitate this recipe.
Mexican made easy! These Quick & Easy Quinoa Tostadas are gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free! A great family-friendly & meatless weeknight dinner recipe you can have on the table in 15 minutes from start to finish.
Mexican food is always a beloved family favorite even amongst picky eaters. We didn’t have that “picky eater” problem in our house growing up (I was that girl bringing in her cold Brussels sprouts for snack in 1st grade), but we enjoyed our fair share of weekly tacos and burritos. They were delicious and easy for my mom to whip up on a weeknight before shuttling me off to my hours of dance practice! I don’t eat actual Mexican dishes as often as I used too (at least “real” Mexican dishes outside of my throwing salsa and chili spices on everything), but when I do, those comforting flavors and satisfying meals always warm my soul.
Funny thing is, I’ve been ticking off gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan remakes of the “classic” Mexican dishes you might think of. Notably, some taquitos, tamales, and these tostadas. I’d never had tostadas before and never really understood what they “were”. Essentially, they are open-faced hard-shell tacos (aka…taco pizzas!) You know, just a super delicious pile of smiles on a crunchy corn shell!
Tostadas are so easy; no one could mess them up! You don’t even have to do any intricate folding like with burritos or worrying about over stuffing tacos. Some light, fluffy, protein-packed, Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa was perfect for a super easy boil-in-bag “meaty” base for these tostadas. Quinoa is one of the best meatless protein sources and when it’s gluten-free too, no-brainer! Mix in some diced tomatoes, peppers, seasonings and top with some zesty coconut yogurt for a perfect gluten-free meatless dinner with minimal mess and fuss! Essentially, this recipe is “Success is in the bag.®”!
The only messy part about this easy dinner would be the eating! But, my friends, that’s part of the charm that comes with tostadas, tacos, burritos, etc. Get your hands dirty! That must be why Mexican dishes seem to please any and every one! No utensils required (which you know gets the seal of approval by any kiddo!)
Quick & Easy Quinoa Tostadas
Quick & Easy Quinoa Tostadas (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Mexican made easy! These Quick & Easy Quinoa Tostadas are gluten-free, vegan, and top 8 allergy-free! A great family-friendly & meatless weeknight dinner recipe you can have on the table in 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 2 Bags of Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa
- 1 15oz Can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes (no-salt added)
- ½ Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Chopped Vidalia Onion
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ Tsp Chipotle Pepper Powder
- To Top:
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Plain Coconut Yogurt
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Cilantro
- 6–8 Gluten-Free Corn Tostada Shells
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa in a large pot according to package directions, drain, and add back to the pot.
- Add the rest of the filling ingredients and mix well to combine with the quinoa.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut yogurt and lime juice, mix well.
- To serve, scoop some of the quinoa mixture on a corn tostada shell and top with the lime yogurt and some chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
These quinoa tostadas will be on the table in 15 minutes flat! Plus, all you have to clean up is one pot! Woohoo for quick and easy weeknight dinners that the entire family can eat (gluten-free, top-8 allergy-free, vegan) and will love! With back-to-school creeping up, even the hectic holidays, having these minimal work recipes up your sleeve will make you so happy!
So tell me:
+ What was the typical Mexican dish you grew up having? Tacos!
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Vox
Looks yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Jennifer Dawn
These look so good! I love that your recipes are allergy-friendly. My youngest has sever food allergies.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m so glad you find my recipes helpful then!
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
These look yummy, and it’s great to have a quick mid week dinner option!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! These are whipped up in a flash!
gabe
Thank YOU! I knew I wanted Mexican for dinner tonight, but had some reservations about heading for Taco Bell again. These tostadas look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! I think you will be much more pleased with these 😉
Erin Burton
This recipe looks great! With two people in my household with Celiac disease, I look forward to following your posts! Thank you!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! You’ll find everything you need right here for some great eats!
Menaka Bharathi
I have always loved Mexican food and this defiantly comes on my To do list this weekend.The pictures are too drolling and tempting
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well thank you! Mexican is always a favorite!
Miz Helen
Your Quinoa Tostadas will be a big hit here at the cottage!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m so glad to hear that!
Honest Mum
They look fab!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Marybeth @ My Fearless Kitchen
How yummy! Love the quinoa instead of plain old rice.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Giving those tostadas some style 😉
My Slice of Happy
These look amazing! Mexican is so popular in our house and living with a vegetarian, these look like a great option. I can’t wait to try them 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This would be a fabulous meal them! Hearty, delish, and super easy!
Genie
Sounds good. Hubby doesn’t like quinoa but I might make a small batch just for me.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would be easy to do!
Sara
I love quinoa! This looks amazing…
Ushmana Rai
Hi Rebecca,
These look awesome and very easy to make! I will surely give them a try, maybe even this weekend. It’s great that you’re re interpreting Mexican classic, in vegan and gluten-free variants, since a lot of people are looking for foods like this nowadays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope so! Everyone should be able to enjoy some classics! Thanks!
Raquel
I need to try this recipe! I’ll do during this weekend for sure! Thanks for sharing <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know how they turn out for you!
Chelsea
That looks really good! We love quinoa in our house and could use a new recipe to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great! I think you all will love this one!
Prajakta
I am definitely going to try this recipe ☺
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad to hear!
Juliette | Namastay Traveling
I’m always finding new ways to sneak quinoa into any meal! Love this idea, looks like the perfect savory dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think tostadas were made for quinoa!
Christei
YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Sophia Inza
I HAVE TO TRY THESE 🙂 I love tostadas!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!! They are so fun to make and eat!
Choclette
I adore Mexican food and flavours, so these are right up my street. Tostadas are a new one on me though, so I’m finding this post very exciting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I’m glad to show you something new to try!
Hena Jose
This is an easy recipe and looks yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, super easy!
Sara | Tastefulventure
I love using Quinoa! What a great idea to use it in tostadas!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Mel | a virtualvegan.com
So tasty! I love using quinoa in dishes like this. It’s so nutritious and filling. Perfect on those crunchy tostadas!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! It makes for a great well-rounded meal!
Lisa Ehrman
This looks so good! I’ve never tried Quinoa, but this makes me want to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O goodness! You need to get on that stat!
Kate
Yum! I love quinoa. These look so delicious! I have actually never made tostadas before. I should try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This was my first time too and it won’t be my last!
Bethany
Yum. They look delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Bethany!
Jodie
LOVE! Am so going to try with my family!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know how they turn out!
Narelle
These look sooo delicious, I can’t wait to try them!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I hope you enjoy!
Matt
Mexican food is also one of our favorites! And we also never had or knew what a tostada was until a few weeks ago, and we love them! So glad to have come across this – thank you for the recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Tostadas always sounded good, but they TASTE even better 😉
Scottie Draper
Going to have to add this to my “to make” list! Love the idea of the coconut yogurt on top to mimic sour cream. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s the perfect refreshing topping to tie it all together!
Linda from Veganosity
Mexican is my favorite kind of food, these sounds wonderful and so easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mexican is always a crowd pleaser!
Taylor Kiser
Love how quick and easy this dinner is! Perfect for Meatless Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes and yes! Speedy but delish!
Debra
Looks great. Can’t wait to try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, enjoy!
Jennifer @ Fit Nana
These look delicious! I’ve never seen those boil-in bags of quinoa, either. I need to do some mad scoping at the grocery store next time! I need those in my life!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They come in handy when you need something in a pinch!
Mary
I haven’t had tostadas in a very long time, and I’ve never had quinoa tostadas, I’m going to make this for dinner tonight 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O awesome! You will be in for one yummy dinner!
Melissa Bailey | Hungry Food Love
What a great filling for tacos too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it is! Even burritos!
Prasanna Hede
Tri-color Quinoa looks so nice! That can be interesting way to bring color to food other than adding fruits and veggies. Lovely clicks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s another great way to get the kiddos excited about quinoa, haha!
Jasmine Briones
I grew up eating tostada, but never any as healthy or even with quinoa! Definitely going to have to try this 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The modernized version then 😉
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
Looks tasty! I love using different colored quinoa- it makes everything so much more fun (silly but true!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, it does, I totally agree 😉
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
I love, love, love these photos! (And I love tostadas of any kind!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too
Super clean and healthy. Like the look of these and good any day of the week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! A super easy weeknight dinner!
Starr
These look really tasty! I’ve seen tostadas on a few menus, but never knew what they were either. Thanks for figuring it out for me ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, those foodie mysteries 😉 Always end up being super yum too!
Fabiola Rodriguez
This is a great idea for Meatless Monday. The only thing missing is some hot salsa! 🙂
I’ll be sharing this on Pinterest and Twitter.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, if you want!
marie
These look soooo good! Can’t wait to try it out.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
These look so good! I think my daughter would like the filling in a flour tortilla in her lunch box!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would be great!