Description
This skillet meal combines lean ground turkey and quinoa with colorful bell peppers and spices for a quick and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix in rinsed quinoa, taco seasoning, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve hot with optional garnishes like avocado or cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with avocado, cheese, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg