CARROT, TOMATO, AND SPINACH QUINOA PILAF WITH GROUND TURKEY
I took some leftover quinoa pilaf and added black beans and ground turkey. It made an excellent one-dish meal that hits the table in a hurry. I found it was a good way to use up the leftovers from another dinner. We have the pilaf as a side dish for the two of us, and it is always too much. Adding ground turkey and black beans makes another unique meal that is quick to prepare. Enjoy!
Provided by steveweis
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir quinoa with the onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour water into the saucepan; add bouillon granules, black pepper, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil, place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the quinoa softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir carrot into the quinoa mixture, replace cover, and continue to cook at a simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir tomato and baby spinach into the quinoa mixture until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir black beans with the turkey; cook and stir until the beans are hot, 2 to 3 minutes; add the quinoa mixture, stir, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 396 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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Md Rahat 143
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Giesele Morrell
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!
Khim Bahadur
[email protected]I didn't have any ground turkey, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out just as good.
Aivani Makanika
[email protected]This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up just making a simple stir-fry instead.
carn1fex
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my quinoa turned out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sarika Guvaju
[email protected]This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Dove Winney
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.
Adham Walide
[email protected]This recipe is a great base for a variety of different dishes. I've added different vegetables, spices, and even different types of meat.
Sceloluhle Sceloo
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it was perfect. I didn't have to make any adjustments.
Abid Hussain Maitlo
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great option for a weeknight meal.
Arya Stha
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jacob Hobbs
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover ground turkey.
Ahmed Haroud
[email protected]This is now my go-to recipe for quinoa pilaf. It's so versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes.
Ian Ian
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Garret Oliver
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy quinoa.
Jackson Chola
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of carrots, tomatoes, spinach, and ground turkey made for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ap Sherpa
[email protected]This carrot, tomato, and spinach quinoa pilaf with ground turkey was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the quinoa was cooked to perfection.