Quinoa casserole

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon coriander

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 2 teaspoons oregano

• 2 teaspoons hot sauce

• 2 cups corn

• 1 can black beans, rinsed

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 cup salsa

• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• To prepare the quinoa, rinse it in a strainer. In a medium skillet, dry roast the quinoa for 7 minutes or until a cracking sound is heard. In a small sauce pan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. When at a rolling boil, add the quinoa to the sauce pan. Reduce heat to low, cover the sauce pan, and simmer for 20 minutes.

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 minutes.

• Add the turkey, spices, and hot sauce to skillet until the turkey is browned. Set aside.

• Spread the cooked quinoa in a large baking dish. On top, add the turkey mixture.

• On top of the turkey, create a layer of corn, a layer of tomatoes, a layer of salsa, and a layer of black beans. Top with shredded cheese.

• Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 269 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Cholesterol: 51mg

• Sodium: 610mg

• Carbohydrate: 29g

• Fiber: 7g

• Protein: 20g