Family meal planning

Mexican Quinoa Meal (IP)

Mexican Quinoa Meal (IP)

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 container taco seasoning
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Either:

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock (enough to make 2 C when combined with the Ro-Tel)

- OR -

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

Directions

  1. Over medium heat, sauté the turkey and onion in 2 tablespoons oil
  2. Toss in the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute
  3. Add the quinoa (make sure that it is rinsed well) and stir together with the turkey mixture
  4. Add in the taco seasoning and sauté for 30 seconds
  5. Pour in the Ro-Tel and chicken stock mixture
  6. Add the black beans and the frozen corn
  7. Give it a stir and lock the top on the pressure cooker
  8. Bring to high pressure for 3 minutes
  9. When time is up, remove from heat (if using electric, make sure it is turned off or unplugged)
  10. Let pressure come down on its own for ten minutes, then do a quick release
  11. Let set for a minute or so, then fluff with a fork
  12. Serve on plates or in bowls with cheese, sour cream and cilantro

Optional: Serve with corn chips on the side (or over them!)