Quinoa Skillet
This is one of my favorite recipes from my cookbook: Eat It OutsideIt is a versatile recipe that can be made with or without meat. Either way, it is still a protein packed, one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 C Quinoa Uncooked
- 2 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- 1 15 oz can Black Beans
- 1 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Each Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Optional
- 1/2 C Shredded Cheese for topping Optional
Instructions
- Heat a medium size saute pan over medium to high heat, add 1 Tsp of olive oil. Add in the ground turkey, cook through until lightly brown. Season lightly with ½ tsp of salt and pepper. Empty into a bowl and set aside. (If you are choosing to do a meatless option, skip to step 2 but, add in about ½ tsp of oil to coat the pan a bit)
- Heat the same saute pan over medium heat and add in Quinoa. Quickly saute the dry quinoa (be sure not to brown it) for 1-2 minutes. Add in minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Next, add in chicken or vegetable stock, raise heat to medium high, bring to a boil and let the liquid start to dry out, reduce heat to low and let simmer, cover and let it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- In the meantime, rinse out the beans and pour out some the liquid from the tomatoes. Once the quinoa is ready, add in the tomatoes and beans. Season with the rest of the dry seasonings and mix. Cover again. Let cook for about 10/15 minutes (or until the liquid is absorbed) being sure that you stir 1 to 2 times throughout so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the quinoa, beans and tomatoes are done and the liquid from the tomatoes has been absorbed, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. You can choose to add in the ground turkey to the pan at this time or serve it on the side. Serve hot along with your favorite toppings!
Notes
Brown the meat ahead of time and keep in a sealed container in the cooler/refrigerator. You can warm it up and add it into the rest of the dish later. Optional Toppings: Salsa, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, jalapeños