Quinoa Nachos

A more healthy alternative to traditional nachos, these quinoa nachos are full of fresh ingredients and flavor.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword quinoa nachos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 806kcal

Author Lisa

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium white onion diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro divided (half for the beef and half for the topping)
1 1/2 cups dried quinoa
3 cups water
3 small key limes 1 large regular lime will also work
2 teaspoons salt divided (half for the beef and half for the quinoa)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
freshly ground black pepper
1 medium avocado sliced

Brown the ground beef in a large cast iron skillet with the diced white onion. Add the juice of one key lime, 1 teaspoon of the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and half of the cilantro.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa in the water.
Preheat the oven to 350 degree.
Spread the cooked quinoa in a 9 by 13 pan. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and the juice of 1 lime. Layer on the cooked meat and shredded cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Top with the remaining cilantro, juice from 1 key lime, finely diced red onion and sliced avocado. Sprinkle the avocado with a little salt.

My favorite combo of toppings is cilantro, red onion, fresh lime juice and topped with sliced avocado.