3 Reasons To Add Cheeseburger Quinoa To Your Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 lbs ground turkey or chicken, go for lean variety
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1.5 tomato, diced or use 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp salt or to your taste
• Black pepper to your taste
• 1/2 cup tri-color quinoa or any quinoa you have on hand
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup dill pickles, diced, Optional

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add turkey or chicken, onion and garlic. Cook until the meat is cooked well.
2. Add in broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, mustard, salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Stir in quinoa and mix well. Cover with the lid.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to simmer for about 30-40 minutes. Make sure quinoa absorbs liquid and is soft to eat.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese and pickles and enjoy.