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Quinoa Taco Bowls.

Aug 17, 2017 · Modified: Aug 1, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 5 Comments

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Turkey quinoa taco bowls are a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s gluten free and dairy free. This family friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights!

easy turkey quinoa taco bowls

When you have multiple food allergies or intolerances, it can feel like you have a very small amount of foods that are safe for you. Maybe you’re avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, and a few more…after a while, it seems like you’re eating the same old thing night after night.

And you probably have some meals that are favorites, that you know are safe, which is a great thing. In our family we love tacos. Turkey tacos, chicken tacos…they’re all our favorites.

gluten free taco quinoa bowl recipe

But if you can’t eat corn, tacos or nachos become another food that’s on the forbidden list. So I decided to share the way I got my taco/nacho fix when we couldn’t eat corn. Quinoa taco bowls are a great way to enjoy the flavors of a taco without the gluten or corn.

corn free quinoa taco bowls

You get a little more fiber and protein from the quinoa, and you get to load these bowls up with turkey taco meat, and your choice of toppings. Avocado, red peppers, black beans, salsa…anything you can put on a taco you can put on these quinoa taco bowls.

gluten free taco quinoa bowl recipe
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Quinoa Taco Bowls.

Quinoa taco bowls are a quick and easy gluten free and corn free meal. These are perfect for busy nights!

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 455 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa either white or red is fine
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 15 ounces canned black beans

Optional toppings:

  • salsa
  • avocado
  • guacamole
  • chopped onions or peppers
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. 

  2. 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.

  3. Add the spices, ketchup, and water. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  4. Heat the black beans in their juices in a separate saucepan. 

  5. 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. 

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Taco Bowls.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 1152mg50%
Potassium 933mg27%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 780IU16%
Vitamin C 4.6mg6%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 6.6mg37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

easy turkey taco bowls

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Nut Free, Recipes Tagged With: Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Kelly Roenicke
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Katie

    March 15, 2020 at 12:32 am

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Julia Mueller

    August 18, 2017 at 10:33 am

    These bowls are sheer perfection! You hit the nail on the head – having food intolerances can be so difficult to work around, but it can also be inspiration for getting creative in the kitchen. This is my idea of the perfect dinner!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      August 26, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you, Julia!

      Reply
  3. Sarah Wilson

    August 17, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    I am definitely trying this! It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      August 26, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply

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