Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Taco Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 bag (8.8 oz) Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa
- 1 (1.3oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (14oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8oz sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 small can sliced black olives, drained
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
This Taco Bowl recipe features mouth-watering ingredients, trendy flavors, and a delicious taste! There’s a party and you’re invited! Start off with our Mahatma® Jasmine Rice and quinoa and build your way up from there. Personalize this dish to suit all of your dietary needs and make it your own.
Step 1
Prepare the Jasmine Rice and Quinoa according to package directions. Stir in the taco seasoning.
Step 2
Divide the cooked rice and quinoa into separate bowls, top with the remaining ingredients as desired.
Homemade Fast Food
Switch things up this week, these vegetarian and Gluten Free taco rice bowls are perfect for your next Taco Tuesday! Prepare them for a quick weeknight dinner or bring it to the office for lunch. Make them fresh and tasty on-the-go by swapping in our Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice or Naturally Flavored Rice with Limón and Cilantro.
Personalize it
The best part about these rice taco bowls is that you can personalize them however you choose by adding in all of your favorites. Serve them to your suit your specific dietary needs, whether it be Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan or anything in between. For all of our meat-lovers out there, use the taco seasoning to season ground beef, pork or shredded chicken if you prefer.
Feeling truly Mexican-inspired? why not try your hand at a DIY homemade taco seasoning. It’s a lot simpler than you might think and you don’t have to worry about any unnecessary added ingredients. You’ll need chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper. I’m sure most of us have that on hand already! You can also swap in your own Mexican-style rice base recipe instead!
Add a bit of crunch to your bowl by topping with crushed tortilla chips or another favorite seasoned snack.
To add more heat, feel free to add sriracha threads over the top or blend your fresh avocado with oil and salt to drizzle over the bowl. If you are looking for the perfect side dish, check out: how to make rice in rice cooker.
