Turkey & Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 cup quinoa, dry
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups water (for quinoa)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove bitter saponins.
2. Combine quinoa and 4 cups water in a medium pot, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until fluffy.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey breaking into crumbles until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Steam green beans and grated carrot until tender-crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Combine cooked quinoa, turkey, vegetables, and pumpkin puree in a large bowl.
6. Drizzle olive oil over mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
7. Cool completely to room temperature before portioning into individual servings.
8. Divide into 6 equal portions and refrigerate or freeze as needed.