Taco Quinoa Skillet is a healthy alternative for taco night. Combine all your favorite taco fixings on fluffy quinoa topped with avocado and dairy-free cheese.
I've been on a real quinoa kick lately! It's such an easy and versatile base to many of my favorite lunches and dinners. This recipe is the perfect way to eat lighter and healthier when you're craving tacos... Which I do at least once a week!
I cook my quinoa in the rice cooker, making it even easier of a dish to throw together! Check out my flavorful quinoa recipe here.
This recipe can be made with or without meat and is delicious either way. It's filling but not heavy. Healthy yet still tasty!
Taco Quinoa Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef omit if vegetarian/vegan
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 15-ounce can black or pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- ¼ cup salsa
- Cooked quinoa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, dairy-free shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the olive oil and onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Add in meat (if using) and minced garlic. Cook until meat is just cooked through, as the meat cooks break it up into crumbles.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and diced green chilis. Cook for about another minute. Add in the beans, fire roasted tomatoes, salsa, and cooked quinoa. Stir until well combined. Let the mixture warm and come together.
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
This sounds really good! Pinning it for later!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you, enjoy!
miljance93mommysup
We eat quinoa almost every day. I love it and I love your recipe also!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! I love quinoa!
jennyblaisdellblog
This looks so yummy! I'm all about Mexican food.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Oh, yes!
Amanda Frazier
You had me at quinoa! It is one of my faves for Mexican food!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh that's awesome!
lifeshelives11
Looks delicious!
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Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! I appreciate that 🙂
musicteachermentor
I was wondering if quinoa could be cooked in the rice cooker. I'll have to try it out!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally!!!
Oana
Wow! Will definitely try this recipe! ?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome, enjoy 🙂