Cheesy Turkey Quinoa Skillet
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, quinoa, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet Ideal for even cooking and flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (85% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 can corn (or about 1 cup fresh corn)
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 cup shredded cheese (Colby Jack and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 handful cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by dicing the onion and bell pepper into small pieces. If you're making homemade taco seasoning, mix it together now. Shred your cheese and set it aside.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cast iron skillets are great for even cooking.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, along with a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and mix well.
- Once the turkey is cooked, add black beans, corn, quinoa, and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.
- After 20 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir to combine.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix in. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm. Enjoy with chips, tortillas, or on its own!
Notes
No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.