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Quinoa Fajita Bowls

Made with Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, these Quinoa Fajita Bowls are the ultimate combination of tasty Mexican fajitas and whole grain rice bowls.

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Quinoa Fajita Bowls

Cooking time
PREP TIME 15 mins
Servings
SERVES 2
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup frozen fajita blend vegetables (onions, green, red and yellow peppers), thawed
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese

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 the quinoa. In a small serving bowl, combine corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

  • Divide corn salsa between bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with cheese and serve.

Tags

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, these delightful bowls have tons of Mexican flavor.

Made with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, this recipe turns your average bowl into a masterpiece with an interesting touch of nuttiness and a medley of whole-grain, plant-based power. Since no fajita is quite complete without sizzling meat, this recipe is perfect with chicken or steak. Enjoy it with leftover chicken or sear up a steak just for the occasion.

With plenty of additional ingredients, including corn, red onion, finely chopped cilantro and your choice of fajita-style vegetables, this bowl has everything you need for a complete meal.

Although you’ll have a few ingredients to assemble to make this dish, we made this recipe quick and easy. You’ll be surprised at 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!

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