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ground turkey quinoa casserole cooked in blue baking dish
Servings 5 servings

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
This turkey taco quinoa skillet is an easy, delicious weeknight meal that comes together quickly. Made with cheese, quinoa, ground turkey, black beans, veggies, this cheesy taco skillet will be a new favorite!
4.63 from 8 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes (canned)
  • 4 oz corn kernels
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese
  • Crumbled tortilla chips
  • ½ cup salsa, for topping optional
  • Avocado, optional
  • cilantro, for topping optional

Instructions 

  1. In a small pot, combine quinoa with liquid and cook according to directions.  
  2. While quinoa is cooking, dice your onion. Add diced onion, ground turkey, taco seasoning and garlic to non stick skillet, cooking over medium heat.
  3. Add in black beans, canned tomatoes and canned corn. You can also add in optional spices such as garlic powder, paprika or red chili flakes.
  4. Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes, and then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Before serving, add shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and any other toppings of choice.

Notes

You can substitute ground chicken or beef for the ground turkey, or even add in tofu or tempeh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 610mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5g
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