Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa (either white or red is fine)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 15 ounces canned black beans
  • salsa
  • chopped avocado
  • avocado dip
  • chopped onions or peppers
  • fresh cilantro

Instruction

  • Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. 
  • While the quinoa cooks, put the ground turkey and chopped onions in a skillet and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Drain off any grease.
  • Add the spices, ketchup, and water. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the black beans in their juices in a separate saucepan. 
  • Season the quinoa with salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder. To assemble the bowls, place some quinoa in each bowl, then add the turkey taco meat, black beans, and your choice of toppings. Serve immediately.