Turkey & Quinoa Taco Bake
Makes 4 servings
Each serving = 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 red
Yellow Container Ingredients1 cup uncooked QuinoaRed Container Ingredients20 oz package 93% Lean Ground TurkeyGreen Container IngredientsTomato Sauce (low Sodium) 2 cupsChopped Red or yellow or green pepper*Chopped onion & Jalapeno*Blue Container IngredientsShredded Cheddar (4 Blue containers worth)Freebie ingredientsJuice of 1 limeGarlic 3 cloves mincedChili Powder 2 TbspCumin 2 TspOnion Powder 1 TspChopped Cilantro 1/3 cupHot Sauce to taste (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray & set aside.
- Add Quinoa to 2 cups water in a Medium saucepan & bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn heat to low & simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat & fluff with a fork. Cover quinoa & set aside.
- Spray frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add onion, garlic & jalapeno & sauté over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up as it browns. Cook for about 5 minutes & add the peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes more, or until meat if no longer pink.
- Add the juice of 1 lime, cumin, chili powder & cilantro. Stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Remove from heat & add the quinoa to the meat & veggie mixture. Pour in the tomato sauce & hot sauce if using & stir. Add 1 blue container of shredded Cheddar Cheese.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 3 (blue) containers of Cheddar. Cover with foil & bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil & bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted & edges are bubbling. Remove from oven & let cool for 10 minutes.
*These veggies should total 2 Green containers when mixed together.
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