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Mexican Quinoa Casserole

URL: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/mexican-quinoa-casserole/

Ingredients

The casserole

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 cup water
  • juice of one small lime
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese

Toppings

  • lime wedges
  • avocado
  • greek yogurt
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 2. Cook the quinoa by boiling 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water, then simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. 3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté the diced onion until soft.
  4. 4. Add ground turkey and minced garlic, cooking until the turkey is fully cooked.
  5. 5. Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
  6. 6. Mix in the spices and water, then add lime juice and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. 7. Stir in the cooked quinoa, then transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
  8. 8. Bake for 20 minutes, then let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8-10
Calories
350
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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