Turkey & Quinoa Taco Bowl with Homemade Taco Seasoning

It's Taco Tuesday!  I love my tacos - especially when mixed with my Homemade Taco Seasoning!  Here's a little twist to your traditional taco.  Instead of serving your rice or quinoa on the side, try mixing it all together and eliminate the taco shell by eating it in a lettuce wrap or out of a bowl.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

 2T = 1 packet

Ingredients

• 2 T chili powder
• 2 t oregano
• 1 t paprika
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t onion powder
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t ground pepper
• 1/2 t cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Stir together all of the above seasonings in a glass jar
2. Store jar in a dark, cool place

Note: I triple the recipe and store the remainder with my spices so I always have some on hand.

Turkey and Quinoa Taco Bowl

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 - 1/2 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tomato; diced
• 1/2 avocado; diced
• 1/4 jalapeno pepper; diced
•  1 1/2 T Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 1 T olive oil
• Cooking spray

Optional Toppings

• Shredded Cheese
• Cilantro
• Greek yogurt
• Salsa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 4 ramekins with cooking spray
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
3. Add the olive oil and saute the onions until lightly browned
4. Add the ground turkey and cook until almost fully cooked
5. Mix in the remaining ingredients
6. Divide the mixture into the 2 ramekins and sprinkle with cheese (optional)
7. Bake for 10 minutes to allow all of the ingredients to finish cooking
8. Serve with your favorite toppings