Turkey Taco Skillet
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Yields
8

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 ml) butter
1 lb (500 g) ground turkey
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minded
1- 19 oz (560 ml) can reduced sodium black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly
1- 15 oz (500 g) can corn, drained and rinsed
1- 14.5 oz (411 ml) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) low-sodium taco seasoning
1/3 cup (75 ml) quinoa
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1 1/2 cup (375 ml) cheddar cheese, grated
Fixings
extra cheese
salsa
sour cream
avocado
crushed, whole grain tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Over medium heat, melt butter in a large, oven-safe skillet. Add ground turkey, diced pepper, and garlic, breaking turkey up with a spatula, and cooking until no longer pink- about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes and qunioa. Sauté for another couple of minutes.
  4. Add milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically.
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top and transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve with curshed whole grain tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole (all optional).