⏱ 40 min totalTurkey Taco Quinoa Skillet
Per 1 serving · 375 g · 17 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g27% of calories
- Carbs42g39% of calories
- Fat16g34% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet (375 g) has 424 calories, with 29 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (39% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), dietary fiber (44% DV) and thiamine (44% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 35% and 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein58%
- Dietary fiber44%
- Thiamine44%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
- Niacin36%
- Vitamin B649%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin C16%
- Vitamin E16%
- Choline15%
- Potassium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat35%
- Cholesterol23%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
2 oz Ground turkey
⅛ medium Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
2 tbsp Green chilies
½ tsp Chili powder
¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
¼ can Black beans
¼ can Tomatoes
⅛ cup Sweet corn
½ tbsp Cilantro
1 tbsp Salsa
2 tbsp Quinoa- 🥄2 tbsp Water
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high and coat with cooking spray. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground turkey and minced garlic. Cook, breaking the meat into crumbles, until the turkey is mostly cooked through.
- 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and diced green chiles; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add the black beans, corn, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, salsa, and quinoa; stir to combine.
- 4
When the mixture begins to bubble, pour in the water, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the quinoa is tender with a slight bite, 20–25 minutes, stirring once or twice and adjusting heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- 5
Uncover, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and cook just until melted. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (375 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 121 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 49% |
| Folate (B9) | 131 μg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 24% |
| Choline | 84 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 288 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 116 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 497 mg | 71% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 25 μg | 45% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 27 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 413 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 12 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,215 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 84 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 14 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 424 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 80minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 60minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet?
One serving of Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet (1 serving) has 424 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (58% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet?
1144 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet?
4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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