Spicy Turkey Quinoa Skillet Delight Recipe
A flavorful and nutritious skillet dish featuring ground turkey, quinoa, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper
- 1 can 15 oz black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in rinsed quinoa and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in black beans and corn; cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for a few minutes, then fluff quinoa with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the cayenne pepper.