Quinoa Fajita Bowls
Enjoy these Quinoa Fajita Bowls for the ultimate combination of tasty Mexican fajitas and whole grain rice bowls. Made with Success® Tri-Color Quinoa.
SERVES
4
TOTAL TIME
30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 6 oz chopped chicken or chicken fajita
- 1 cup frozen fajita-style vegetables (red, yellow and green peppers & onions), thawed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Mexican-style cheese, shredded
Instructions
Make these Quinoa Fajita Bowls with our quick and easy Success® Tri-Color Quinoa and we guarantee you’ll be 100% satisfied with the outcome.
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Portion quinoa evenly between two serving bowls.
Step 2
Warm the chicken and vegetables in the microwave and evenly layer on top of quinoa. In a small serving bowl, combine corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.
Step 3
Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste. Divide corn salsa into bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with cheese and serve immediately.
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Nuts For Mexican-Inspired Quinoa?
Are you a fan of Mexican-inspired dishes? Think outside the tortilla with these tasty Quinoa Fajita Bowls. Made with an earthy quinoa base, fresh veggies, and an extra zesty dressing, they’re delightful bowls with tons of Mexican flavor.
Made with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, this recipe turns your average rice bowl into a masterpiece with an interesting touch of nuttiness and a medley of whole-grain power. Now, it’s not a fajita with the sizzling meat. Whether it’s chicken or steak, this recipe can go with any protein you so choose. Enjoy it with leftover chicken or sear up a steak just for the occasion.
This quinoa bowl doesn’t stop there. With plenty more ingredients including, corn, red onion, finely chopped cilantro, and your choice of fajita-style vegetables, it might seem like more than you bargained for.
That said, we know you’re busy. So although you’ll have a few ingredients to assemble, we made this recipe so quick and easy, you’d be surprised how fast you’ll go from mixing to garnishing your bowl with a zesty squeeze of lime juice.
Whether it’s lunch prep or a quick dinner solution, save this recipe and enjoy the ease of a speedy meal with tons of flavor!
