Mexican Taco Quinoa Bowl with Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 28 mins

Total: 38 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Taco Quinoa Bowl with Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 onion

chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ pounds chicken breasts

cubed

Main Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Taco Quinoa Bowl with Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 354.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.6g 67%

Carbohydrates: 38.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 9.2g 37%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 823.9IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.5mg 142%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 51%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Folate: 115.3mcg 29%

Calcium: 81.8mg 8%

Iron: 8.4mg 47%

Magnesium: 128.7mg 46%

Potassium: 911.6mg 26%

Sodium: 1008.3mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 67.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.