I don’t know WHAT came over me tonight. I was planning on tacos for dinner but the weather called for a much more comforting dish. Looking in the cupboard and seeing an old package of taco seasoning and a box of quinoa this idea smacked me across the face.
The husband tried it, said it was ok and then proceeded to make something for himself. He just isn’t a “stew man”. He doesn’t like one pot meals which SUCKS because I LOVE them, especially in the cold winter months. It’s ok by me I now have 5 lunches for work!
Ingredients
- Small onion diced
- 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 small sweet pepper chopped (red, orange or yellow)
- 1 package of taco seasoning (preferably low sodium)
- 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies
- 14 oz can of broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
- 1 cup (170 g) quinoa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown the ground turkey and onion over medium heat.
Add the zucchini, peppers and taco seasoning. Stir to coat all the vegetables with the seasoning.
Add the beans and diced tomatoes broth and quinoa. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer about 20 minutes until quinoa soaks up most of the liquid.
Stir in the lime juice and serve! I sprinkled a bit of shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.
📖 Recipe
Quick Quinoa & Turkey Taco Stew
Ingredients
- Small onion diced
- 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 small sweet pepper chopped red, orange or yellow
- 1 package of taco seasoning preferably low sodium
- 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies
- 14 oz can of broth chicken, beef or vegetable
- 1 cup 170 g quinoa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend optional
Instructions
- In a large pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown the ground turkey and onion over medium heat.Small onion diced, 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey, Non-stick cooking spray
- Add the zucchini, peppers and taco seasoning. Stir to coat all the vegetables with the seasoning.1 medium zucchini chopped, 1 small sweet pepper chopped, 1 package of taco seasoning, 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies, 14 oz can of broth
- Add the beans and diced tomatoes broth and quinoa. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer about 20 minutes until quinoa soaks up most of the liquid.15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed, 1 cup 170 g quinoa
- Stir in the lime juice and serve! I sprinkled a bit of shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.Shredded Mexican cheese blend, 1 tablespoon lime juice
Holli
Has anyone tried freezing this? It looks so yummy!
roni
I haven't but it should be fine Holli!
roni
Kassie - Just updated it!!
Thanks for purchasing my book! I appreciate it!
Kassie
Roni,
Do you have the points plus for this? I did this out of your cookbook and LOVE IT! I'd love to know the protein and/or points plus for this recipe.
P.S. kudos on your cookbook. The most impressive thing about it is the COLOR. Some cookbooks are boring - just black and white with only a few pictures. Your cookbook is so eye-catching and uses color so well. Besides the recipes, that's the best part!! Thank you! 🙂
-Kassie
Kate
Made this tonight, and it was awesome and SO easy! My husband and I both enjoyed it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Carolyn
I made this for my roommate and I last night. It was quick, easy, and even my picky eater roommate found it to be DELICIOUS! I'm gonna freeze the leftovers and eat them for dinner again sometime next week. Thanks for the idea!!!
kelsey
soo good! and low fat too! instead of cheese though, i added a dollop of sour cream which is amazing!!!! really put it over the top
Jenna
YUM!!!!! I made this tonight with the idea that the super picky husband and children would probably run for the cereal with a glimpse of this.....the children did (they dont like beans lol) but the husband (shocking!) really liked it and said I can cook it on a normal basis and is on his second helping =D I used brown rice instead of quinoa (tried it once not a huge fan and I get a lot of unconsistant nutrional info on it) and I loved it too! I told the hubby to put cheese on it, it makes it even better and he said "its good without cheese" I was floored! lol anyways it ended up being more of a spanish rice instead of a stew because I cooked all the juice out (it probably was the only reason hubby even tried it)but this is defintely another winner roni!
Amanda
I made this last night and it is AWESOME!!! I couldn't wait for lunch today b/c it's so darn good!! I will definitely be putting this in our dinner rotation. Oh and when I made this, I also made my own taco seasoning for the first time! THANK YOU RONI!!!
This was also our first time to eat quinoa-LOVED it!!!
Thank you Roni (again) for a great recipe!
Kat
This was pretty good. I ended up changing it a little by adding some frozen corn and not adding the cheese!
Annabelle
After successfully getting my husband and I to regularly eat veggies, I'm now trying to slip whole grains in our repertoire.
This looks similar to the chicken tortilla soup I make, AND it has quinoa.
Will try it soon! The comments have me convinced it's worth it.
Meghan
Made this the other night, everyone LOVED it. It really is filling and has great flavor.
I ate it as is. My boyfriend ate it as a burrito filling and asked that I make it again!
Marge
This is a great recipe, my whole family loved it. I just started using quinoa and found this a fabulous way to introduce it to the family. Would love more recipes like this.
Aimee H.
Roni - this is SO yum! Tried it tonight and I love it! Especially the quinoa.
Allison
I have made this several times already and I LOVE it!! It is soo yummy! Usually I skip the cheese, and lately I have been adding some hot sauce to spice it up a bit more. Thanks for all of your recipes Roni! Although I am a WW, I am a fan of quick healthy meals!
Lisa
Hey Roni! Just found your website yesterday and made this recipe. My husband & I both LOVED it! We'd never had quinoa before, but we'll defintiely use it a lot more! I'm already looking forward to the next recipes I'll be using. As a non-cook, I'm actually looking forward to cooking!!! Keep up the good work! Thanks!
Samantha
We have fixed this recipe 3 times in a two week period! We love it. Me and my mom are on south beach diet and this is a great and filling dinner or lunch. Thanks for sharing.
RJHufford
I made this last week and I absolutley love it! I will be making it again very soon!
Thanks!
Jennifer
Thanks for the great recipe! I topped it with cilantro and used chicken stock. YUM!
Julie
Made this tonight! It was fabulous...thanks for sharing the recipe!
Amber
I have often printed Roni's recipes but never made them until last night when we tried the turkey taco stew.
I was looking forward to the leftovers, but my husband and children were looking forward to the bottom of the pot.
rap
I made this last night and it was awesome!! My husband loved it! And I'm passing this recipe along to some co-workers. Thanks for all of your great ideas, Roni!
a. grace
i haven't been brave enough to try quinoa yet, but you've inspired me--that looks awesome!
and just so you know, i think your blog is great!
Joy
Missy,
Yes the texture is very similar to couscous, but GOOD couscous, like the real whole wheat bulk couscous from speciality shops. Not like the soft stuff in the little white box from your regular grocery store.
Quinoa is *slightly* firmer than couscous. I would compare it to perfect aldente pasta pearls, or perhaps steel-cut oats.
For some, the shape is a little intimidating, mainly because of the curl.
I love Quinoa, and make a fabulous pilaf.
And I just invented a recipe that can use either Quinoa or whole wheat couscous. It's Hawai'ian Chicken Couscous (or Quonoa).
Roni, I may just give you that recipe too, but only AFTER I see my Quiche.
::wink::
roni
Thanks everyone!
Missy - It's hard to explain. It's soft, and has a great texture, almost like a a soft pastini pasta or cous cous.
Gosh I can't put it in words! Anyone else want to give it a try?
Sarah - SO glad you liked it!
Sarah
Ok, we had it for dinner last night, and it's awesome. I highly recommend it. Tastes great and it's easy to make.
Sarah
We're going to be trying this for supper tonight! We both love quinoa, so it's exciting to try it in a new dish!
Here's the most exciting part. I met with the bf at lunch and mentioned it, and since it seems simple enough, HE'S going to be making this while I'm at the gym!
If this actually happens I am sure I will post about it tomorrow, so I'll let you know if we like it!
Kathy
I love my portioned out food in those covered Glad bowls waiting for me in the fridge. It's like finding money in your jacket pocket!
Missy
What is quinoa like? I'm curious about the texture.
Dani
Ahhh..I love cook a ahead meals!! Five lunches ready to go...good deal!! Oh and BTW, it looks Delicious!! Thanks for another great idea:)!