Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Turkey "Tacos" with Spicy Quinoa

Ingredients:
Turkey "Tacos":
1 package Ground Turkey
1 tsp Chili Powder*
1 tsp Onion Powder*
1 tsp Garlic Powder *
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper(1/2 if you don't like it too spicy)*
1 tsp Salt*
1 tsp Cumin* 
1 tsp Pepper*
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 Package Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie mix from Trader Joes (or whatever veggies you want to top your "taco)
1 head Iceberg Lettuce
1 Tbsp Olive oil 

Spicy Quinoa:
1 cup Quinoa 
1 tsp Chili Powder*
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano*
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder*
1 tsp Onion Powder*
1 tsp Salt*
1 tsp Pepper*
1 spoonful Minced Garlic
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
1/2 cup Fresh Chopped Tomato 
1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth 
Handful chopped Cilantro(optional)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions: 
Turkey Tacos: Drizzle olive oil in pan put pan over medium heat and heat up olive oil until its hot. Next add the package of ground turkey brown and cook until done about 15-20 minutes (aka no pink). Next add all of the spices* mentioned above. Cook those together for about 1 minute before adding in the chicken broth. Next add in the chicken broth cover and reduce to simmer until you are ready to serve. Serve in lettuce wrap and top with chopped veggies. You may also add some greek yogurt, salsa and cheese on top for extra flavor

Quinoa: Drizzle olive oil in pan and put pan over medium heat, heat until oil is hot. Add chopped onion and cook until the onions are tender. Next add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute. After the garlic and onions are browned add the spices* mentioned above and cook for about 1 minute to release the flavors. Add one cup of quinoa, chicken broth and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover. Cook until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed about 15 minutes. Remove from heat let sit for 5 minutes garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!

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