Healthy one-pot quinoa with turkey and veggies
In less than 30-minutes lunch or light dinner comes together in this flavor packed one-pot quinoa and ground turkey. This dish sports simple but impactful personality that pushes the standard bland taste of quinoa to the curb. The character of this one-pot delight results in weekly repetition on the dinner menu. What’s more, an abundance of nutrition saturates each serving.
What is Quinoa and how to cook it!
Quinoa is an annual flowering plant grown for its edible seeds. These edible seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and dietary minerals. Because of the nutrition denseness, when added to healthy lean poultry, like this quinoa and ground turkey recipe, the nutrition value is even more impressive. One serving of this specific one-pot dish yields approximately 45g protein, 7g fiber, along with an abundance of vitamins A and C.
Quinoa is not only a super grain, but it’s super easy to cook. The ratio of grains to liquid is similar to the ratio used when cooking rice. However, when compared to healthy brown rice, quinoa cooks within a shorter timeframe. For example, basmati brown rice cooks in approximately thirty to thirty five minutes and quinoa cooks in fifteen minutes. Moreover, quinoa sports a more impressive nutrition profile than brown rice. While quinoa works in this quinoa with ground turkey recipe, the basmati brown rice also works perfectly. The main difference is the cook time.
Furthermore, this quinoa and ground turkey recipe takes on a nutty flavor. Toasting the quinoa in extra virgin olive oil for a couple of minutes results in a nuttier taste. Adding this step results in the quinoa being less bland. Hence, once the ground turkey and veggies are added the flavor profile is ridiculously mouthwatering. Enjoy and happy cooking!
You may also love these other variations of quinoa recipes:
Besides this quinoa and ground turkey recipe, try our quinoa salad with grilled vegetables and prawns with lemon Prosecco dressing. The vegetables in the recipe may also be roasted in the oven. Or try our even more nutritious quinoa with roasted portobello, ground turkey and veggies.
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Quinoa and Ground Turkey
A healthy one-pot quinoa with ground turkey and veggies. Makes a great lunch or light dinner and it all comes together, prep and cooked in less than 30-minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves fresh garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 pound ground turkey white or dark meat
- 2 vine ripened tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup organic quinoa
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
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In a 3 or 4 quart pot, heat olive oil using medium flame.
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Sauté onions and peppers. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.Mix. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until it's fragrant and begins to soften.
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Add garlic and ground coriander. Stir. Cook 30 to 60 seconds.
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Add ground turkey. Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher, to break up the ground turkey. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Mix. Cook 6 to 8 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink and the liquid has evaporated.
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Add in the chopped tomatoes. Mix. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the tomatoes starts to break down.
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Add in the water or stock. Stir and bring to a boil.
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Add the quinoa. Stir. Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir. Cover with a tight lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 17 minutes until all liquid has evaporated.
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Remove cover. Add in the chopped cilantro. Give it a quick mix. Cover with the tight lid. Let rest 10 minutes. The quinoa will become nice and fluffy.
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Fluff and enjoy.
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