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One Pan Quinoa with Ground Turkey, Kale, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 07/29/2015Updated: 06/26/2023

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One pan quinoa with Ground Turkey, Kale, Mushroom and Tomatoes - get the easy and healthy weeknight meal on RachelCooks.com!

One pan quinoa with ground turkey, kale, mushroom and tomatoes is an easy, healthy dinner you can have on the table in 30 minutes.

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: This recipe makes a simple dinner that is satisfying and healthy.

How long it takes: 30 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: large skillet
Servings: 4

A serving of one pan quinoa in round white bowl, on red and white striped cloth.


 
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  • 1 Recipe Overview
  • 2 About this One Pan Quinoa with Ground Turkey
  • 3 More quinoa recipes
  • 4 Get the Recipe: One Pan Quinoa with Ground Turkey, Kale, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

About this One Pan Quinoa with Ground Turkey

This meal falls into the category of “I didn’t know what I was making for dinner until 10 minutes after I started cooking it.”

This one pan quinoa dinner isn’t glamorous but it’s tasty and satisfying. It’s made with healthy ingredients like quinoa, ground turkey, and lots of vegetables, including greens. It’s perfect on evenings where you’ve just HAD ENOUGH of the day and want to make something quick, easy and nutritious for dinner.

Quinoa recipe in round white bowl on striped red cloth.

As you know, I frequently make and freeze quinoa which makes this meal even easier. If your quinoa is already prepped, this is a one pan meal which means easy clean-up.

I like the Italian flavors in this recipe: mushrooms, tomatoes, and a good dose of fresh herbs. Basil, parsley, and oregano seem to be the easiest to grow, at least for me. Maybe your thumb is greener than mine.

Between the beautiful fresh herbs, a little slosh of wine, and some grated Parmesan on top, this sauté has really great flavor.  It might remind you of spaghetti (or it might not), but it’s super fresh, flavorful and healthy. And easy to make. WIN.

Serving of quinoa with ground turkey, kale, mushroom and tomatoes.

One more bonus of this one pan quinoa with ground turkey is that it packs a punch nutritionally with 40 grams of protein per serving and less than 450 calories. It’s a dinner win, if you ask me!

Interested in a weekly meal plan (it’s free!) that includes this quinoa recipe? Take a look at my Meal Plan #22. You’ll find a wholesome recipe for each weekday plus a categorized grocery list. Let me do the planning for you this week!

We’ll be adding a new meal plan weekly. If you’re interested, browse all of our meal plans.

More quinoa recipes

Are you a quinoa fanatic like I am? Try these quinoa recipes, or:

  • Quinoa Wheat Berry Salad
  • Vegan Quinoa Salad with Brussels Sprouts & Pepitas
  • Apple Spice Quinoa Pancakes
  • Quinoa Power Pancakes
  • Lentil and Quinoa Vegan Bolognese
  • Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Blackberries & Candied Pepitas
  • Savory Quinoa Muffins

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Recipe

Get the Recipe: One Pan Quinoa with Ground Turkey, Kale, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

4.26 from 47 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
4 servings
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One pan quinoa with ground turkey, kale, mushroom and tomatoes is an easy, healthy dinner you can have on the table in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces ground turkey (use ground turkey breast, if desired)
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced into thin half moons
  • 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups tightly packed baby kale (5 oz. package)
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs, minced (I recommend a mixture of basil, oregano and parsley)
  • Parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions

  • In a large high-sided skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and onions and season with salt and pepper. Break up the turkey and cook until turkey is cooked through and brown.
  • Transfer turkey and onions to a bowl and add the mushrooms to the pan. Sauté mushrooms until golden brown and cooked.
  • Add tomatoes and kale and cook until kale is wilted.
  • Increase heat to medium high and add turkey and onion mixture back in. Add wine. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until wine is reduced by about half.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in quinoa and herbs. Continue to cook until warmed through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cook the quinoa ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it. I usually cook the entire package at once and freeze it . It thaws out quickly. Try Instant Pot Quinoa.
  • Spinach can be substituted for the kale. 
  • Any type of tomato can be used. Choose whatever looks best. If you use grape or cherry tomatoes, cut them in half before adding them to the skillet.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 438kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 1471mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 7185IU, Vitamin C: 82mg, Calcium: 251mg, Iron: 6mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Austin Shepherd says

    September 4, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    Hey- Do I need to cook the quinoa first or just add it in?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 6, 2022 at 7:55 am

      It should be cooked first.

      Reply
  2. Doris says

    January 15, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I added quite a bit of garlic and used chicken broth instead of wine. Added a bit of lemon juice at the end.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 17, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Marie says

    November 1, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    2 stars
    I am not sure if I did something wrong but this recipe was really bland.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 2, 2021 at 7:03 am

      Did you use the fresh herbs?

      Reply
  4. Dana Green says

    January 21, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    Loved this! I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the dry white wine…solo good!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 21, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      Oh yum! That sounds terrific! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply
  5. Marybeth @ My Fearless Kitchen says

    September 13, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    This looks so simple, and I love all those veggies!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 14, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    September 12, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    What a wonderful, healthy recipe!!

    Reply
  7. Mindy says

    August 10, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Do you have a substitute for white wine? I personally dont like the taste of wine when cooking

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      August 10, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      You can use chicken broth or stock. :)

      Reply
  8. Valentina says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:06 am

    I really really liked this and so did my family. It felt balanced and filling. The turkey/onion/mushroom combo is always killer especially with some tasty super grain, Thank for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 12, 2017 at 9:07 am

      So happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to let me know :)

      Reply
  9. Christina says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Gee Rachel, I wonder how you were able to navigate during those 5 hours to safely arrive at TC if you weren’t paying attention to the road or your surroundings? Some people are idiots and don’t have a life, so they enjoy going around the internet making people feel awful to make themselves feel better. I don’t get it, but whatever, they’re the ones who are putting out bad karma.

    As for your recipe, I think it sounds wonderful and I’m so glad you finally had a good ending to your frustrating day!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 3, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words. <3

      Reply
  10. Mike D says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:18 am

    Sounds like you shouldn’t be driving since you are obviously not paying attention to the road and your surroundings. Maybe you should take Ubers from now on so no one gets killed.
    I came here for the recipe, not a sob story, and after its all said and done.. the recipe didn’t sound that interesting to even bother with.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 3, 2016 at 9:38 am

      I do believe Uber drivers have killed more people than I have (still at zero over here!) but I’ll keep that advice in mind, Mike. Have a great day, I hope you find that interesting sob-story-free recipe you’re looking for.

      Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 18, 2017 at 9:21 am

      I guess your mother never taught you that if you don’t have anything nice to say, you shouldn’t say anything at all. I feel sad for you that you seem so miserable!

      Reply
      • Rachel Gurk says

        October 19, 2017 at 7:54 am

        :)

        Reply
    • Anne Reder says

      March 12, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      Mike..um…its a BLOG… and you are a jerk…its a GREAT recipe.

      Reply
      • Rachel Gurk says

        March 15, 2020 at 7:32 am

        ;) Thanks, Anne.

        Reply
  11. Allison says

    September 28, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    Do you drain turkey/onions before adding back in? Or do you use that liquid to cook mushrooms? I end up with a lot of liquid if I keep it, but if I drain it all, my mushrooms burn.  Love this recipe but could probably execute it better!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 29, 2016 at 6:50 am

      I use the very lean turkey breast so there isn’t much (if anything) to drain from it. If you used a greasier blend of meat then yes, I would drain it. If your mushrooms are burning you could add a touch more oil or reduce the heat. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. Barrett says

    September 3, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Hey!

    I found this recipe because I wanted a savory quinoa recipe that was relatively simple. This did the trick. I did make a few modifications.

    + 6 cloves of garlic
    + crushed red pepper flakes
    + substitute spinach for kale

    I also cooked the quinoa in a vegetable stock / herb blend. Other than that, I followed it to the letter. It was delicious. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 5, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      So glad you liked it! I’d amp up the garlic too, but my husband would have a fit. ;)

      Reply
  13. Teri says

    February 19, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    This was amazing!!!!! The flavors are spot on – clean, yet flavorful. I had no wine, so I used chicken broth. Still a winner! Thanks for creating and posting! This is going to be regular at my house.

    Teri

    P.S. This was my first exposure to quinoa. :) Not as intimidating as I thought.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 21, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it! I hope this is the beginning of a long and happy relationship with quinoa. ;)

      Reply
  14. Liz says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Last time I got pulled over I was lost in campus construction trying to get to my volunteer gig at the children’s hospital. Thank goodness I must have looked frazzled as I got off with a warning. So sorry about your ticket, but the rest of your weekend looked wonderful!!! As does your quinoa :)

    Reply
  15. Patty K says

    July 29, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Yikes! I’m very sorry to hear about the ticket, especially after the overwhelming driving experience you encountered. Glad the rest of your weekend was great.

    Reply

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