Dinner · American · 10 min
Pan-Seared Turkey and Apple Skillet with Quinoa

- Calories
- 690
- Protein
- 53g
- Carbs
- 56g
- Fat
- 31g
Ingredients
- 240.2 g ground turkey
- 167.7 g apple
- 9.1 g extra virgin olive oil
- 49.8 g spinach
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp ground sage
- 65 g quinoa
Method
- 01Place a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering.
- 02Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and sear until cooked through, browned, and reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 03Add the chopped apples and ground sage to the skillet, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes until the apples soften slightly and begin to caramelize at the edges.
- 04Stir in the cooked quinoa, tossing thoroughly with the turkey juices and apples until heated through.
- 05Fold in the fresh spinach in handfuls, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted and bright green.
- 06Season with salt and ground black pepper, then transfer immediately to a wide bowl or plate and serve hot.