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Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet

Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet

This Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet is a hearty and healthy dish packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 472 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ lb lean ground turkey
  • 1½ tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
  • 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 oil in skillet, add onion and turkey. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and cook 1 minute.
  • Add chilies, beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, salsa verde, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top, cover 1-2 minutes until melted.
  • Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or lime if desired.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking. Use frozen corn straight from the freezer. Stir before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1074IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet, healthy skillet recipes, quick meals, quinoa recipes, turkey recipes
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