Mexican Taco Quinoa Bowl with Chicken

Wanted to try something healthy and much to my surprise my entire family loved this. You can top it with sour cream and Cheddar cheese. You may add any taco toppings you would like, or none at all.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 28 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place dry quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add water, black beans, tomato sauce, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Fluff cooked quinoa mixture with a fork. Divide among serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken.