I have been making these Mexican Quinoa Bowls for what seems like DECADES now. They are packed with so many veggies, seasonings, and a lot of protein. The best part about these bowls is that you can customize them in any way you want! My favorite is to add a handful of cheese, lettuce, avocado, and hot sauce on top! 

Making the Quinoa in Advance

I highly recommend you make your quinoa a day or two in advance. Just like you would with fried rice, quinoa works so well when it’s a couple days old! I typically make big batches of this to meal prep with. This is such a healthy weekday lunch, and you can always add your favorite protein on top. Even though this is a vegetarian meal, that doesn’t mean you can’t add meat or fish on top!

Favorite Quinoa to Use

I’ve tried several different types of quinoa, but recently I started using Ancient Harvest products. They have many more products than just quinoa, but this recipe of mine uses the Harmony Quinoa, which I think works so well with this recipe! The Harmony Quinoa is assorted colors and makes the dish pop and look nice and colorful! 

Meal Prepping with Quinoa

Since quinoa is extremely healthy, I like to make big batches and throw it on everything. You can add the Mexican Quinoa onto a salad, or even turn it into a pasta salad by adding a nice dressing on top. I love to eat quinoa for lunch because it fills me up for most of the day, and it’s extremely versatile! I would recommend keeping the cooked quinoa for no longer than 5 days in the fridge. For more quinoa recipes, try out my Green Curry Quinoa or Turmeric Quinoa!

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