Description
Experience the irresistible flavor of Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet. This dish is perfect for busy evenings, featuring tender quinoa, lean turkey, and vibrant veggies, making it a delightful and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ lb lean ground turkey
- 1½ Tbsp taco seasoning
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 15 oz diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 oz diced green chilies
- ½ cup frozen corn (or canned)
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
- ½ cup salsa verde
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir to coat, cooking for an additional minute.
- Combine the green chilies, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and quinoa. Stir in the salsa verde and water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover for a couple of minutes until melted, then serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with plant-based crumbles.
This dish stores well; refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Feel free to add extra vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg