Best Ever Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet Recipe - Ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes and Mexican spices all cooked together in just one skillet! This healthy and delicious Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet dinner will become your family’s favorite weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Author: Arleena
Ingredients
1/2poundlean ground turkey(I use 99% lean)
1/2yellow onion, diced
2clovesgarlic, minced
4ouncecan diced green chilis
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspooncumin
3/4teaspoonkosher salt
black pepper, to taste
115 ounce can of black beans,, rinsed and drained
114.5 ounce can of diced fire roasted tomatoes
1/2cupfrozen corn
1/4cupjarred salsa
1/2cuprinsed quinoa
1/2cupwater
1/2cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese
cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften. Add in the ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until the meat is almost cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in all the spices and the diced green chiles, cooking for another minute. Add in the black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, salsa and quinoa, stirring until everything is combined.
When the mixture starts to bubble add in the water, cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked, it should still have a slight bite to it, but not be hard and crunchy.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover with the lid cooking until the cheese is melted. Serve as is, in tortillas for tacos, or on top of your favorite greens.
Notes
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.