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Turkey Quinoa

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🍲 This Quinoa Ground Turkey Skillet recipe is a wholesome, nutritious one-pan dinner that combines protein-packed turkey with fiber-rich quinoa and vibrant vegetables.
🌢️ A flavorful and colorful meal that’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon oil

1 large onion, diced

1 lb ground turkey

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

Β½ of a 7 oz can of pickled jalapeno, diced (optional)

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin

1 14 oz. can corn, drained

1 19 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup water

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

diced avocado (optional garnish)

shredded cheddar cheese (optional garnish)

sour cream or yogurt (optional garnish)

cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions

1-Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water and set aside; prepare vegetables by dicing onion, mincing garlic, and dicing tomatoes and peppers.

2-In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb ground turkey until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.

3-Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced green and red bell peppers; sautΓ© until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4-Stir in quinoa, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, drained corn, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water; mix well.

5-Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.

6-Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and add optional garnishes.

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Notes

πŸ₯„ Use pickled jalapenos sparingly to control the heat level to your preference.
🍳 Make sure to cover the skillet tightly while simmering to cook the quinoa evenly.
πŸ₯‘ Add fresh garnishes like avocado and cilantro at serving time for extra flavor and texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg