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Southwest Turkey Quinoa Skillet

All of your favorite Southwest flavors in one easy, healthy, and delicious skillet meal! 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Skillet Meal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey (I used lean turkey)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa (I used red quinoa but all are good!)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Add  the ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until the meat is browned and almost cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Stir in all the spices and cook for another minute.
  • Add in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and jalapenos, 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. Top with all the glorious cheese, cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted. 
  • Top with cilantro, if you like, serve hot and enjoy!
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