Turkey Bean And Quinoa Bowl Food

TURKEY-SNOW PEA GRAIN BOWL

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa as the label directs; fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned in spots, about 7 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the turkey, garlic, pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until beginning to brown and no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil and the snow peas to the skillet and cook, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the quinoa and season with salt and pepper. Divide the quinoa and turkey mixture among bowls. Top with the mint, parsley and pomegranate seeds.

TURKEY, BEAN AND QUINOA CHILI WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds full of water to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and a small handful of salt. Adjust the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain and return the quinoa to the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the oil until shimmering. Add the turkey and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is almost cooked through and starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, minced jalapeño, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 6 to 8 minutes; reduce the heat if the ingredients brown too quickly.
• Meanwhile, toss the tortilla strips with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread the strips in an even layer and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and let cool.
• Add the chili powder and cumin to the saucepan with the turkey and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chickpeas and cooked quinoa and simmer until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the chili into bowls and top with the crispy tortilla strips, sliced jalapeño, Parmesan and cilantro.

GROUND TURKEY QUINOA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook quinoa as per package instructions undercooking by 4 minutes, see how to cook quinoa tutorial. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees and spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Preheat large non-stick skillet on medium heat and add ground turkey. Saute for 5 minutes, breaking into pieces with spatula while stirring. Transfer to the bowl with quinoa.
• Return skillet to medium heat and swirl 1 tbsp of oil to coat. Add dried basil and thyme, saute for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add garlic and onion, saute until golden brown.
• Add spinach in batches while stirring, and cook until it's wilted. Transfer to a bowl with quinoa and turkey, along with tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 2 cups of cheese, salt and ground pepper. Stir just enough to combine.
• Transfer mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
• Cut into 8 pieces. Serve immediately garnished with tomatoes and green onions, no need to let casserole cool down.

TURKEY BEAN AND QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to directions (usually 1 cup to 2 cups of liquid) adding bouillon to water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover. .
• While quinoa is cooking, brown ground turkey (or other choice of meat) most of the way with onions, Cajun seasoning (it could use more, but with my toddler, I kept it on the light side) and garlic salt.
• When meat is cooked 3/4 of the way, add beans (I drain and rinse only one can) and tomatoes and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Serve meat over quinoa and enjoy!