Description
This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal loaded with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, quinoa, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a flavorful, protein-packed dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups water
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Shredded lettuce, for garnish
- Green onions, for garnish
- Avocado, for garnish
- Hot sauce, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and diced onion, breaking the turkey into crumbles as it cooks.
- When the turkey is mostly cooked but still slightly pink, add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and stir well. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, remaining 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and 2 cups water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring twice during cooking, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the remaining liquid cooks off.
- Stir the skillet well and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm with sour cream, shredded lettuce, green onions, avocado, or hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- Rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Swap cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
