Pamela Vasquez
@vasquezculinarypam
Easy Mexican Quinoa Bowl
This Easy Mexican Quinoa Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein from quinoa and kidney beans, seasoned with taco spices, and topped with melted cheese and creamy sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- 1/2 cup
- 1 ounce
- 1 cup
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Easy Mexican Quinoa Bowl.
Step 1
To start your delicious quinoa dish, grab a medium saucepan and warm up some olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the diced onion and sauté it for about 1 to 2 minutes, just until it begins to soften and release its sweet aroma.
Step 3
Next, stir in the quinoa along with your favorite taco seasoning, letting it cook for an additional minute to really bring out those fragrant spices.
Step 4
Now, pour in the water and bring everything to a lively boil.
Step 5
When it’s bubbling away, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the quinoa to soak up all that goodness.
Step 6
After the timer goes off, it’s time to add in the rinsed kidney beans and the drained diced tomatoes.
Step 7
Give it a good stir, cover it again, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Step 8
Once it’s done, remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts into a creamy delight.
Step 9
Serve your flavorful quinoa in bowls, and don’t forget to top it off with a generous dollop of sour cream for that extra touch of creaminess.
Step 10
Enjoy every bite of this hearty and satisfying meal!.