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{This post is sponsored by Old El Paso! I used their awesome Taco Seasoning Mix and Chopped Green Chiles to make these KILLER southwest bowls, full of delicious, healthy ingredients. YESSS.}
In the past few months I’ve really gotten into superfoods.
Which is fairly obvious from this recipe, this recipe and this recipe. I’m loving their fresh flavors and vibrant colors, and these Southwest Quinoa bowls are just another example of how superfoods can be SO delicious!
One of my favorite things to do with quinoa is to make quinoa bowls. I am a HUGE fan of “bowl food”…aka throw the contents of my fridge and pantry into a bowl and call it a meal. Bowl foods are my go-to when life is busy and I need a healthy meal…fast. I pretty much always have the ingredients for these spicy southwest quinoa bowls on hand, making them so easy to throw together for lunch or dinner. These bowls are LOADED with southwest flavors like sweet potatoes roasted in taco seasonings, black beans, cilantro, lime and quinoa. I also added a mango slaw, which gives off a nice sweetness and texture. Then everything gets drizzled with a charred tomatillo vinaigrette that will rock your world, delicious! This recipe is great to make when you have leftover quinoa and sweet potatoes or simply if you’re craving a spicy southwest fix.
If you’re feeling the need for a little more protein, adding grilled chicken, steak or my favorite…a fried egg, would all be great in this recipe! Prepare to enter the world of bowl food heaven!
Whoa, I just jumped right into things there this week, huh? Welcome to Monday I guess! I am determined to have a KILLER week this week. I fell behind a little last week and I will not lie it was just one of those weeks where everything I worked on I was so not happy with. I think I re-shot like five recipes and over-thought everything, which in turn just makes things so much worse. I swear, over thinking things is one of my worst qualities. I guess sometimes it can be good, but for the most part I need to NOT think so much. If only I could figure out how to turn my brain off at times, and then turn it back on later…working on it, but it’s a SLOOOWWWW process.
Well, it’s a new week and I am going into it with a totally new, can-do attitude. 🙂
So basically positive thoughts, positive thoughts, POSITIVE THOUGHTS! Anyone, with me or what?!?
Also, I feel I should tell you that I am on my second cup of lemon hibiscus tea and I think it’s really kicking in. My energy level is feelin pretty good at the moment, AND so is my tummy. I swear, lemon is a wonderful thing.
Hehe, I love the word tummy. It makes me feel like a kid again.
Oh, and speaking of kids, I think Asher is possibly beyond bored out of her mind on her little trip to Korea. On Saturday I got a text from her asking me if I would buy her a horse. Yes, a REAL horse. That question was followed by about ten separate texts of crying cat, broken hearts and horse emojis, followed by questions as to why I would not buy her a horse. I am not really sure who put the whole idea of Tieghan buying Asher a horse in her head, but ummmm, I’m pretty sure that is NEVER going to happen. She has also been sending me texts (via my mom’s phone) asking Harry Potter questions (she is OBSESSED, and THAT I could not be more excited about!).
I have created a Harry Potter addict and it’s the best thing ever! 🙂
Ok, ok, ok. I feel like I am talking a million miles a minute here. I think we should get back to the point of this post.
These spicy southwest quinoa bowls. You see, you need them in your life. It would be best if you could make them happen today, but anytime this week will work…but hey, do you really want to wait?!?! I mean, if you’re making spicy southwest food for dinner, I would say that’s a pretty good excuse for some fresh Margaritas??!
Yes. DO IT.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Because these bowls + margaritas are how to do a KILLER Monday. 🙂
This looks so yummy! I love quinoa in theory but sometimes it’s just too bland for me. This seems like it would be spicy and flavorful and yum.
This is not bland, I think you would love it! Thank you so much! 🙂
Perfect for National Margarita Day! That vinaigrette sounds killer, I can’t wait to try it. Mangos have been super good where I am lately, hopefully it’s the same in Colorado!
It’s been the same in Colorado!! Thank you, Sara! 🙂
Gor-jus!! (and face plant material)
hehe! Thank you SO much, Gerry! Hope you and your family had a great weekend!
That Charred Tomatillo Vinaigrette sounds out of this world amazing!! LOVE!
Thank you so much, Katrina! Hope you had a great weekend!
This bowl looks fantastic, Tieghan! 😀
Thank you so much, Sarah! 🙂
Yum! I’ve been trying to cook with quinoa more regularly so I’ll definitely be giving this a try 🙂 unfortunately I don’t think I’ve got much chance of finding tomatillos in the UK though…
Thank you so much, Hannah! You don’t have tomatillos in the UK??? 🙁
Horses were the single defining factor in my life growing up. They delayed the inevitable discovery of boys, taught me responsibility, kindness, compassion, that animals are friends and the list goes on. Consider lessons and leasing a horse if she is truly interested. Unlike a guitar it cannot be shoved under the bed and ignored. You must take care of it rain or shine even if you do not FEEL like it. BTW I am so making this amazing salad!
Hey Melody! I could not agree with you more, but I just do not have the money for a horse sadly. 🙁
Thank you!
Looks yum! But we don’t have Tomatillos where I live. Can I substitute green tomatoes and lime juice?
Hmmm, I have never tried that, but Yes, I think it would work great! Let me know! 🙂
I’m loving this bowl Tieghan! Such wonderful flavors all packed into one bowl! Perfect!
Thank you so much, Mary Ann! Hope you had a great weekend!
I will try this but I think you should use your own taco seasoning, super easy
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Thanks Jana! I really hope you love these bowls! 🙂
This quinoa bowl right here, just might change everyones view on quinoa! How could you pass up something so delish looking?! I mean come on, it’s drool worthy!
hehe! I HOPE SO! 🙂
Thanks Taylor!
This bowl looks amazing! I have a couple quinoa haters in my family but a recipe like this might be able to prove to them that quinoa is actually freakin amazing. 🙂
Thank you!! Hope this can change their minds! 🙂
This looks amazing – I’ve never seen tomatillos before – they look really cute – are they related to the tomato at all?
Thank Angela! They are related to the tomato I believe, but I am not sure. You cannot eat them raw however, they have to be cooked. Thanks!
We LOVE bowl meals too, it’s just so easy and they always look cute! We usually make rice bowls but might have to get on the quinoa bowl bandwagon since it’s even healthier (and yummy too)! Also, that mango slaw – I think we need that in our life right now!
Thank you so much! Hope you had a great weekend!
i keep meaning to try using tomatillos, but just haven’t. they sound so easy to cook and char though that i’ll have to!
You must try them, they are so good! 🙂