Quinoa Taco Bowl

Ingredients

Garbonzo Beans (1 can)
No Salt Added mixed vegetables (2 cans)
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt Cup
Kroger Taco seasoning
Quinoa
1 Small Cabbage
No salt added can of Black beans

Time

Active Cooking: 10-15 min

Passive: 0

Overall: 10-15 min

Estimated Cost

Overall: $12.51

Per Serving: $3.13

Makes 4 Servings

Must be stored in a fridge after cooking

What you'll need: microwave, 1 microwave safe bowl, 2 other microwave safe dish (bowl, mug, plate, etc), fork or spoon, larger bowl/container

Directions

Wash 1 cup of quinoa in the sink until the water is clear and place in a microwave safe bowl
Add ½ the packet of taco seasoning to the quinoa and stir
In a mug or microwave safe bowl, boil 2 cups of water
Add the two cups of water to the bowl with the quinoa and stir
Cover the bowl with a microwave safe bowl or mug and microwave the quinoa on high for 5 minutes
Microwave the quinoa for 4-5 minutes, taking out and stirring every 2 minutes until the water is almost completely absorbed
Add quinoa to a larger bowl/container
Add garbanzo beans and vegetables to the microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute (optional)
Combine garbonzo beans, vegetables, and black beans with quinoa in large bowl
Add qreek yogurt, second half of the seasoning packet, and cabbage (can substitute for spinach or lettuce)
Stir and serve

Possible Substitutions

To Lower Price:

buy larger quantities of yogurt up front to reduce cost per serving

For Dietary Restrictions:

Use dairy free yogurt substitute
Use a different type of beans
Substitute cabbage for another leafy green like kale or spinach
Quinoa is a seed so it is naturally gluten free

Possible Additions

peppers
onions
corn
salsa
guacamole
seeds like sunflower or chia, etc

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