Ground Turkey and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

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• 1.5 cups quinoa
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2–3 large carrots , chopped thinly
• 1/2 red bell pepper , chopped
• 1/2 onion , chopped
• 1 large tomato , chopped
• 1–15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1–6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen peas

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• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2–1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. To cook quinoa, boil 3 cups of water, sprinkle in a little salt , and add 1.5 cups of quinoa. Bring to a boil again, then cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is gone.
2. Chop red pepper, onion , and tomato
3. Brown your ground turkey , then drain and transfer to a bowl.
4. Add a little olive oil to your pan along with the carrots , red pepper, onion , tomato , and garlic . Stir, then add the cumin , paprika , salt , and pepper.
5. Cook for 5-8 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or until the carrot is somewhat soft. (You can cook longer if you want the carrots completely soft).
6. Add the ground turkey , tomato sauce , tomato paste , cooked quinoa, and frozen peas .
7. Sir to combine and heat for a few more minutes. Serve.