Quinoa Taco Bowls

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp oil (grapeseed or avocado)

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey

• 1 Tbsp of chili powder

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp oregano

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• 1-2 avocados, cut into cubes

• 1 tomato, chopped

• 1 red pepper, chopped (optional)

• ½ red or white onion, chopped

• Shredded Mexican style cheese

• Bunch of cilantro, chopped

• Optional: shredded romaine lettuce, clean hot sauces, corn, black beans

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions in water or broth.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the meat as it cooks.

3. Place desired amount of quinoa and meat in bowls.  Serve toppings as a taco bar and let everyone create their own delicious bowl!

NOTES:

• I set up a taco bar with all of the toppings as my kids like to create their own combinations for dinner!

• Goes well with Amy’s refried beans. Can also make lettuce wraps using green cabbage or butter lettuce leaves.

• Dish can be prepped in advance for a quick week day dinner.

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QUINOA TACO BOWLS

Author: Stephanie Potter

Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil (grapeseed or avocado)
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 Tbsp of chili powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• 1-2 avocados, cut into cubes
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped (optional)
• ½ red or white onion, chopped
• Shredded Mexican style cheese
• Bunch of cilantro, chopped
• Optional: shredded romaine lettuce, clean hot sauces, corn, black beans

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions in water or broth.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the meat as it cooks.
3. Place desired amount of quinoa and meat in bowls. Serve toppings as a taco bar and let everyone create their own delicious bowl!

Notes

• I set up a taco bar with all of the toppings as my kids like to create their own combinations for dinner!
• Goes well with Amy’s refried beans. Can also make lettuce wraps using green cabbage or butter lettuce leaves.
• Dish can be prepped in advance for a quick week day dinner.

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