Name: Healthy One Pan Cheesy Quinoa Taco Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 lb. ground turkey; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 poblano pepper, diced; 1 cup quinoa; 14 oz. can of diced fire roasted tomato; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed; salt to taste; 2 tablespoons of lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro; 1 cup shredded cheddar or mexican cheese

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★★★★★ 5 from 4 votes

This One Pan Cheesy Quinoa Taco Skillet is an easy quinoa recipe that’s done in 30 minutes! A quick dinner idea filled with turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes and Mexican spices cooked in one skillet and topped with cheese! This delicious gluten free dinner will be your family’s new favorite weeknight meal!

healthy one pan cheesy quinoa taco skillet topped with avocado

Table of Contents

A Quick & Easy Dinner Idea with Quinoa
What is Quinoa?
What is a Taco Skillet?
How to Make this Quinoa Taco Skillet
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A Quick & Easy Dinner Idea with Quinoa

Lately, I have been on this Mexican Skillet kick. And you know what, I’m completely fine with it. Tacos. Guacamole. Gooey Cheese. I’m pretty sure all of those things are from heaven and will be served at the dinner table up there too. haha! A couple of weeks ago I made a Zucchini Enchilada Skillet so today I thought I’d change up the base and go with Quinoa.

Honestly, I absolutely loved how it cooked up. It was super easy and everything was made in one pot. After I cooked the ground turkey I literally added all the other ingredients, put the cover on and 15 minutes later the quinoa was done along with everything else. Even my husband, who is “quinoa hater” liked this recipe and had seconds. That’s when you know it’s good!

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa is a great gluten free seed that puffs up when cooked in water. Most people will use it in place of rice or for the added nutrients because quinoa is filled with fiber and protein.

What is a Taco Skillet?

Think of a taco, then remove the tortillas. Instead of having a “shell” to serve your taco in all those ingredients are added to a skillet and then served! It usually easier and your removing some of the carbs!

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How to Make this Quinoa Taco Skillet

High a large skillet to medium high heat.
Add avocado oil to the pan along with ground turkey. Break up the turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Then add in onion, garlic, red pepper, poblano pepper, quinoa, fire roasted tomato, frozen corn, smoked paprika, cumin and chili powder. Stir everything together and add in the vegetable broth, water and black beans. Gently stir one last time.
Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
Once quinoa is cooked through season with salt and add in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Stir everything together.
Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese and cover. Cook an additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve.

I cannot even begin to tell you how delicious this recipe is! I’m absolutely obsessed with the flavors, textures and the fact that I just have one dish to wash when it’s all done! Heck yes!

We like to top ours with avocado but you could also top with jalapeños, diced fresh tomato or greek yogurt (in place of sour cream). I guarantee this Quinoa Taco Skillet will become a new staple recipe on your meal plan during the week!

Bon Appetit friends!