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Protein-Packed Family Meal

Deliciously Energizing Dinner for the Whole Family

6servings
40 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Protein-Packed Family Meal

About this recipe

This hearty and wholesome meal is designed to keep your family satisfied and energized. Combining lean ground turkey, nutrient-rich beans, and protein-packed quinoa, it's both flavorful and filling. Quick to prepare and easy for weeknight dinners, this dish is a nutritional winner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; cook until they soften.

  3. 3

    Introduce the black beans, diced tomatoes, quinoa, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until quinoa absorbs the liquid.

  6. 6

    Mix in chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Chef's tip

Feel free to adjust the spices to your family's taste preferences and serve with a side salad for extra veggies.

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