Quinoa and Turkey Taco Stew

"from "GreenLiteBites" - http://greenlitebites.com/2008/01/15/quick-quinoa-turkey-taco-stew/"
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
6 cups
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 ounces 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 small sweet pepper, chopped (red, orange or yellow)
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (preferably low sodium)
  • 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces of diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 14 ounces broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • shredded mexican cheese, blend (optional)
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directions

  • 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! Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if desired.

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