Spicy Turkey Taco Quinoa Bowls
Spicy turkey taco quinoa bowls are a healthy and delicious way to meal prep tacos and eat them all week! They're high protein and flavorful, complete with cilantro avocado lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup spicy salsa (or mild)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tsp favorite taco seasoning
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups broth or water
- 2 limes
- 1 avocado
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- salt
- Mixed greens or your favorite greens
- Toppings: fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and turkey, and cook, using a spatula to break meat up throughout.
- Add black beans, salsa, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and a squeeze of lime. Gently stir to evenly distribute ingredients throughout pan. Turn heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, add quinoa and broth (or water) to a pot. Add a pinch of salt if cooking with water. Cook according to package instructions.
- Once taco meat and quinoa are done, set aside. In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, juice of one lime, a handful of fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Line four bowls with your favorite greens. Divide taco meat and quinoa among bowls. Top with cilantro avocado lime sauce and any other optional toppings: fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, and/or cheese. YUM.
Find it online: https://www.rootsandradishes.com/spicy-turkey-taco-quinoa-bowls/