This Asian-inspired beef and quinoa bowl is full of flavors and comes together in less than half an hour. The spice from the chilly peppers, paired with the roasted peanuts is sure to bring some life to your taste buds. This bowl makes the perfect meal to bring to work or a quick weekday dinner.
Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a nutrient dense whole grain that is a good source of protein and fiber. 1 cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Quinoa also has has an impressive 51% of your daily value of manganese which is necessary for normal brain and nerve functions, and helps the body form connective tissue. Quinoa is also naturally gluten free which is great for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.
How to add more quinoa into your diet
There are many ways to add quinoa into your diet. Quinoa is great as a side dish with your main course or by incorporating it into:
- Salads
- Soups
- Chilis
- Baked goods
- Breading for chicken
- Casseroles
- Vegan quinoa burgers
- Veggie bowls
I made this quinoa bowl with one thing in mind; simplicity. Although this bowl is great as is, you may customize it to your liking by adding in or substituting the carrots with other vegetables such as fresh broccoli, or snap peas. If you don’t like the heat of the chili flakes; cut it down from 1/2 tsp to a sprinkle, or omit it all together.
Asian and Beef Quinoa Bowl
Prep Time
5 min
Cook time
15 Min
Serves
4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- Dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Sauce
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
DIRECTIONS
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Stir in the carrots, and cook for 5-8 minutes until carrots soften.
- Stir in the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Divide quinoa between 4 bowls, top with beef mixture and sprinkle with green onion and peanuts.
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