Mexican Turkey Bake
By: Stephanie Day
Published: Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 4:06pm

Ingredients




1 cup uncooked quinoa (or rice)
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 package taco seasoning
1 lb. ground turkey (or chicken or beef)
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 cans seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings: sour cream, green onion, and cilantro

Preparation

1 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, cook quinoa or rice in 2 cups of water until liquid is absorbed. Add salt and pepper. Set aside. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and add onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add meat. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes. Prepare taco seasoning according to package instructions. Add to meat and cook until liquid is absorbed. 2 2. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and meat to quinoa and mix. Add mixture to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and scoop into bowls. Top with toppings of your choice and serve!