This healthy Quinoa Taco Bowl is perfect for anyone looking for a meal prep friendly recipe that makes 6 bowls at a time! Customize it with your choice of protein, allowing it to work for all different dietary preferences.
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with water or broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, corn and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until peppers are slightly charred and corn starts to pop. Transfer to a bowl.
Wipe out the pan. To the same pan, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Add the ground protein and use a spatula to break it apart. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Divide the cooked quinoa among 6 bowls or meal prep containers. Then, evenly distribute corn and pepper mixture, cooked taco protein, black beans, and tomatoes (*see note below for the breakdown of amounts per bowl).
Garnish with Mexican cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Distribution Note: You can just eyeball distributing out all the ingredients, but if you want to be more exact about it, here’s the general breakdown per bowl:
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup cooked protein
1/4 cup corn and pepper mixture
1/4 cup black beans
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon guacamole
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime wedge
Storage Note: If meal prepping these bowls, store bowls in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you'd like to freeze them, prepare the bowls without adding avocado, Greek yogurt, or cilantro. Then, you can freeze this quinoa, meat, and veggie base for up to 3 months.Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for 96% lean ground beef. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.