Description
Quinoa Taco Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the fiesta to your table! Featuring fluffy quinoa, hearty black beans, and fresh veggies, this customizable bowl is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. With the zesty kick of lime and the creaminess of avocado, every bite is a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Whether you’re serving it at a casual gathering or just treating yourself, this nutritious dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Drain and rinse black beans; warm in a saucepan with taco seasoning.
- Dice cherry tomatoes and finely chop red onion; mix in a large bowl with chopped cilantro.
- Fluff quinoa and add to the bowl; drizzle lime juice over everything.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa mixture, topping with sliced avocado and optional sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg