Turkey Taco Quinoa

Looking for a delicious, high-protein, high-fiber meal that’s super easy to make? This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet checks all the boxes! It’s a one-pan wonder packed with bold taco flavor, lean ground turkey, quinoa, and plenty of veggies—perfect for busy weeknights. Eat it plain, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or stuff it in a taco. It’s versatile, it’s yummy, and the nutrition content is top notch!

Why You’ll Love The Recipe

1.  High-Protein & Fiber – This recipe is packed with lean protein & fiber.
2. One Pan – Not only is this all made in one pan, it’s super easy too! Grab my favorite non-stick saute pan!
3. Kid Friendly – Don’t let the quinoa fool you… there’s so much texture and flavor in this dish, your kids won’t even know there’s quinoa in there.

Nutrients in Turkey Taco Quinoa

1. Manganese & Magnesium– The black beans and quinoa provide a good chunk of your manganese and magnesium needs for the day. These minerals help with energy metabolism and bone health.
2. Iron and zinc – Several of the ingredients in this dish provide these important minerals that help with red blood cell production as well as cognitive and immune function.
3. B vitamins – You’ll find a good amount of B vitamins in the ground turkey. B vitamins are important for energy production and can help boost your mood and metabolism.

The Ingredients:

• Ground turkey – I recommend choosing 97% lean ground turkey in this recipe to keep the fat content low and the protein high.
• Seasonings & Garlic – Chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and minced garlic
• Canned goods – Black beans, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and salsa
• Quinoa 
• Cheese – When you grate your own Monterey Jack and cheddar, the texture will be much creamier and the flavor will better too!

How To Make This Recipe

(Full Recipe Below)

1. Cook the ground turkey and season well.
2. Add the black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, salsa, quinoa, & water. Mix well. Cover with lid and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Add shredded cheese and let melt. Garnish with green onions.

Recipe Tips & Variations

➡️ Make This Dairy Free – Simply omit the cheese or replace with a dairy free cheese

➡️ Versatility – Serve this with tortilla chips or inside taco shells!

What To Serve With Turkey Taco Quinoa

• Honestly, you don’t need anything extra as this is very well balanced nutritionally all by itself!
• Vegetable: You could serve a green vegetable with this dish if you prefer!
• Tortilla Chips: My kids LOVE this one with tortilla chips! They dip their chips in like nachos.

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Turkey Taco Quinoa

This turkey taco quinoa is a one-pan wonder packed with bold taco flavor, lean ground turkey, quinoa, and plenty of veggies—perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course, One Pan Meals

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: easy family dinner, family-friendly recipes, high protein recipes, one pan meals, quinoa recipes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Hannah Holzum

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey 97% lean
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14.5 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• ½ cup frozen corn
• 1/3 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Green onion for garnish, if desired

Instructions

• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until meat is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute or so.
• Next add in the black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, salsa, 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 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked. Make sure to stir every 5 minutes or so to keep quinoa from sticking to the pan.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover with the lid cooking until cheese is melted. Top with optional green onions. Serve as is or you can serve in tortillas or with tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 914mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g

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