Colorful, crunchy, and healthy, this quinoa bowl recipe will is the perfect lunch or dinner! It’s easy to make ahead of time and can keep for a few days. Set out a variety of toppings so everyone can build their own healthy creation!
Taco Quinoa Bowl
This nutritious recipe not only tastes great but it’s also fun to make and eat. A healthy dose of protein-laden quinoa makes it filling. Use any ground meat or even leftover taco meat. Great to make ahead, serve warm or chilled. Add your own favorite toppings to make this fresh favorite.
Ingredients
LEAN CHICKEN Ground chicken is used in this recipe, but ground turkey or beef could be used as well! VEGGIES Poblano peppers, diced red bell peppers, and southwest corn are seasoned in taco mix. QUINOA Everything is scooped over quinoa that’s been cooked in chicken broth and topped with sliced green onions.
Variations
Try our Mexican seasoning recipe and use it in so many other dishes! Taco quinoa bowls are a great way to use up leftover meat like beef, turkey, or ground turkey, and for a fully vegetarian version, switch out the meat for black beans.
Add-Ins & Toppings
VEGGIES Diced avocados, black olives, shredded lettuce, or jalapenos. CHEESE Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cotija cheese, or Monterey Jack. SAUCES Try salsa, sour cream, or guacamole!
How To Make Taco Quinoa Bowl
Customizable quinoa bowls are easy to put together.
Storage
Taco quinoa bowls will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days. Store them in separate serving containers and they’ll be the perfect grab-and-go meals for any time. Quinoa can be made in advance and even frozen in quart-sized zippered bags whenever you want a quick lunch or light dinner!
Mexican-Inspired Faves
Salmon Tacos – with pineapple salsa Mexican Stuffed Peppers – perfect weeknight dinner Ground Beef Tostadas – with fresh ingredients Carne Asada Recipe – so tender & juicy Chicken Street Tacos – easy to make
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