Mexican Turkey Bake Recipe

Name: Mexican Turkey Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa uncooked, or rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 package taco seasoning; 1 pound ground turkey or chicken or beef; 1/2 cup diced onion finely; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cans seasoned black beans drained and rinsed; 2 cans diced tomatoes drained; 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream; green onion; cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa uncooked, or rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 package taco seasoning
1 pound ground turkey or chicken or beef
1/2 cup diced onion finely
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cans seasoned black beans drained and rinsed
2 cans diced tomatoes drained
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
green onion
cilantro

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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 saute 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.
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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!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa uncooked, or rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Turkey Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Turkey Bake

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