Turkey and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Flavorful ground turkey and black beans served over a bed of quinoa, topped with fresh salsa, creamy avocado, and cilantro for a quick and fiber-rich complete meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.74/serving

Dietary

• High-Fiber
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• healthy
• one-pot
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup quinoa (dry)
• 2 cup water
• 0.5 cup fresh salsa
• 1 avocado (diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. First, prepare your quinoa. Rinse 1 cup dry quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables start to soften.
4. Add 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to coat the turkey and vegetables, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the 1 (15-ounce) can black beans and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
6. To serve, divide the cooked quinoa among bowls. Top with the turkey and black bean mixture. Garnish each bowl with fresh salsa, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying out.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 37.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
• Fat: 18.1 g
• Fiber: 12.3 g
• Sodium: 590 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sugar: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg