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Home » Main Dishes » Quinoa Taco Bowls.

Quinoa Taco Bowls.

Aug 17, 2017 · Modified: Aug 9, 2022 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. A savory meat filling, fluffy quinoa, and lots of toppings make this a colorful and filling meal. This family friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights!

turkey quinoa taco bowl with avocado and peppers

When you have multiple food allergies or intolerances, it can feel like you have a very small selection 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. Ground turkey tacos, chicken tacos…we love all tacos.

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, corn, or rice.

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quinoa taco bowl with ground turkey and veggies

Ingredient Notes

  • Ground Turkey – You need to get 93% lean ground turkey. If you get turkey that is any leaner than that, the taco meat will be dry and less flavorful. If you prefer ground beef, you can make this recipe with beef, it will still work out well.
  • Taco Seasoning – Rather than using a packaged taco seasoning blend, you can make your own blend with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Quinoa – You can use white or red quinoa in this recipe. If you don’t want to use quinoa, you could use millet, rice, or cauliflower rice.
corn free quinoa taco bowl with peppers and avocado

Toppings

  • chopped bell peppers
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • cherry tomato salsa
  • salsa verde
  • homemade guacamole
  • dairy free cheese and sour cream

This is an easy family dinner that’s filling and delicious. 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.

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turkey quinoa taco bowl
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Quinoa Taco Bowls.

Quinoa taco bowls are a quick and easy gluten free and corn free meal. This is a simple and tasty dinner that's perfect for busy nights!

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Keyword easy
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
  • chopped avocado
  • avocado dip
  • chopped onions or peppers
  • fresh cilantro
US Customary – Metric

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. 

Recipe Notes

Be creative with your toppings! Chopped peppers, sauteed onions, fresh herbs, corn salsa, salsa verde, pico de gallo, dairy free cheese, refried beans, guacamole – you can top these bowls with whatever you like.

Store leftover meat, beans, and quinoa in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Taco Bowls.
Amount per Serving
Calories
455
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
83
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
1152
mg
50
%
Potassium
 
933
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
780
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
4.6
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
6.6
mg
37
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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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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