Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
If you're looking for a healthy ground turkey and quinoa recipe, this is for you. This 30 minute one-pot meal is a kid-friendly weeknight favorite with a fresh Mexican flare.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven 5 quart or larger
- 1 mesh strainer
- 1 glass measuring cup
- 1 large cooking spoon
Ingredients
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
- 2 lbs Ground Turkey Breast can substitute ground chicken breast or lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning* (see bulk recipe in notes) or 1 oz package taco seasoning
- 16 oz Salsa organic preferred
- 4 oz Chopped Green Chiles organic preferred
- 1 ½ cups Quinoa rinsed
- 3 cups Water
- 15 oz Canned Black Beans-No Salt Added rinsed and drained
- 16 oz Frozen Corn or 2 cups fresh or 2 cans low-sodium corn
Optional Toppings
- 3-4 whole Avocado sliced
- ½ bunch Cilantro fresh
- 4 oz Cheese shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack
- 4 oz Greek Yogurt plain
- 1 whole Lime sliced into wedges
- 4 oz Multigrain Tortilla Chips crushed
Instructions
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
- Take corn out of the freezer to defrost.
- In large skillet, pan or Dutch oven, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- While turkey is cooking, rinse quinoa and set aside.
- Once turkey is cooked, add 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning, salsa and green chiles, and mix to coat.
- Add quinoa and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered on low for 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- While quinoa is cooking, prep any optional toppings and set aside.
- Once quinoa is cooked, add corn and beans. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until corn and beans are fully warmed. You may increase the heat slightly if needed. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- Remove from heat and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
*Taco Seasoning-Bulk Recipe: 4 Tbsp Chili Powder, 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin, 2 Tbsp Garlic Powder, 2 Tbsp Onion Powder, 2 tsp salt
Place all spices into small air-tight container with tight fitting lid. Shake gently until blended. This recipe only uses 2 Tbsp. Save the remainder for future use.