Description
A healthy and delicious casserole made with ground turkey and quinoa, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the quinoa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Quinoa Casserole, healthy casserole, turkey recipe