Ground Turkey Quinoa Recipe – Friendsgiving Food Ideas
A flavorful and healthy dish combining ground turkey, quinoa, and vegetables, perfect for a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb pound ground turkey breast
- 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 can pickled jalapeños chopped
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup cup fresh spinach
Optional Garnishes
- diced avocado
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream sour cream
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook in 2 cups water or broth for 15 minutes, then fluff.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers in olive oil until tender. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add spices, beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, and spinach. Simmer with broth for 10 minutes.
- Mix in cooked quinoa and warm through for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and spice levels to your preference.