Description
This Easy Ground Turkey Quinoa Bowl is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Packed with protein and vegetables, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ of a 7 oz can pickled jalapenos, chopped (optional for spice, or use pre-chopped green chilies, or fresh jalapeno)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 can corn, drained (14 oz)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (19 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped avocado
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté Onions and Cook Turkey – In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Step 2: Add Peppers, Jalapenos, and Garlic – Add peppers, jalapenos, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Incorporate Vegetables and Spices – Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, water, and spices. Bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Add Quinoa and Simmer – Add quinoa to the mixture, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until quinoa is cooked, stirring halfway through.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve – Garnish with avocado, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite toppings like salsa, cilantro, or hot sauce.
- This dish stores well in the refrigerator for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey, Quinoa Bowl, One-Pan Meal
