Description
This Ground Turkey Quinoa Skillet is a blend of fluffy quinoa, ground turkey, and zesty salsa verde, making it a quick and satisfying meal for busy evenings. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s ideal for families and anyone seeking a nutritious one-pan dish.
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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and ground turkey; sauté until turkey is browned and onion is translucent.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, corn, quinoa, salsa verde, and water; mix well.
- Increase heat to boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese, cover for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or lime.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Freeze leftovers for 3 months in freezer-safe containers for future meals.
Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg