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Easy Turkey Sausage Quinoa

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This Easy Turkey Sausage Quinoa is so simple! It involves only 3 ingredients and can made in a rice cooker or on the stove top for a tasty weeknight dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican Inspired
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 325
Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups organic quinoa
  • 4 2/3 cups water
  • 13 oz smoked turkey sausage
  • 16 oz jar medium black bean and corn salsa

Instructions

  • In a rice cooker, combine the quinoa with 4 cups of water and turn it on to cook the quinoa. NOTE: If you don't have a rice cooker, you can prepare the quinoa on the stove top. Just combine the quinoa and water in a pot. Bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the smoked turkey sausage. Put it in a skillet with the remaining 2/3 cup water. Bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and cook the smoked turkey sausage for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • When the quinoa is fully cooked, stir in the jar of salsa and smoked turkey sausage.
  • Let the Easy Turkey Sausage Quinoa cook for an a few more minutes until it's heated through. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3.6mg