Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

Turkey taco quinoa skillet is made with ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, Mexican spices, and cheese. It's family-friendly and a great weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey lean
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 4 ounce diced green chiles canned
  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 14.5 ounce diced fire roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup corn fire roasted frozen
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a 12 inch skillet that has a lid. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and turkey. Crumble and brown the turkey until it's no longer pink. Stir in the spice blend, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add in the remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
  3. Once it boils, cover with the lid and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and tender. Top with the cheese then cover with the lid again for another minute or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 1229mg (51%) Potassium 664mg (14%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1015IU (20%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1229mg 51%
Potassium 664mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1015IU 20%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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