This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet is a one-pan wonder! Ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and Mexican spices come together to create a healthy and delicious meal your family will love on busy weeknights.
INGREDIENTS (ADJUST QUANTITIES AS NEEDED)
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey (I use 99% lean)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup jarred salsa
- 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it softens.
- Add the ground turkey and minced garlic, cooking until the meat is nearly done, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and diced green chiles. Cook for another minute.
- Add the black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, salsa, and quinoa. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Once the mixture begins to bubble, pour in the water. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked through, still tender but with a slight bite.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheeses on top, then cover with the lid and cook until the cheese melts.
- Serve the dish as is, in tortillas for tacos, or on top of greens for a salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
STORAGE
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition (Per serving: 1 cup)
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28.5g
- Protein: 19.3g
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 33.5mg
- Sodium: 475.9mg
- Potassium: 323.8mg
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Vitamin A: 390 IU
- Vitamin C: 6.1mg
- Calcium: 36mg
- Iron: 3.1mg
