5 from 270 votes
Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet combines ground turkey with quinoa, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, and a medley of spices for a hearty, one-pan meal. The dish is topped with melted shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, offering a creamy, savory finish. The quinoa cooks in the skillet along with the flavorful ingredients, absorbing the spices and broth. It can be served alone, wrapped in tortillas as tacos, or over greens for a versatile meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground turkey I use 99% lean, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounce diced green chilis can
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) black beans rinsed and drained, can
- 1 (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes fire roasted, canned
- 1/2 cup corn frozen
- 1/4 cup salsa jarred
- 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften. Add in the ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until the meat is almost cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in all the spices and the diced green chiles, cooking for another minute. Add in the black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, salsa and quinoa, stirring until everything is combined.
- When the mixture starts to bubble add in the water, cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked, it should still have a slight bite to it, but not be hard and crunchy.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover with the lid cooking until the cheese is melted. Serve as is, in tortillas for tacos, or on top of your favorite greens.
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Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen portions completely before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28.5g
(10%)
Protein
19.3g
(39%)
Fat
6.6g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
3.4g
(17%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
33.5mg
(11%)
Sodium
475.9mg
(20%)
Potassium
323.8mg
(7%)
Fiber
6.5g
(26%)
Sugar
2.5g
(5%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.3g | 39% |
| Fat | 6.6g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33.5mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 475.9mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 323.8mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.