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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup fire roasted frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in the remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
1229mg
(51%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
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
% 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.