Budget friendly quinoa taco bowls are deliciously easy!
Budget friendly quinoa taco bowls are a delicious and easy meal option that is both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large bowl, mix black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the bean mixture.
- Serve in bowls topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg