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 Uncooked Quinoa (or Rice); 2 cups Water; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Finely Diced Onion; 1 pound Ground Turkey (can Also Use Ground Chicken Or Beef); 1 package Taco Seasoning, 1 Ounce Packet; 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained; 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup Uncooked Quinoa (or Rice)
2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Finely Diced Onion
1 pound Ground Turkey (can Also Use Ground Chicken Or Beef)
1 package Taco Seasoning, 1 Ounce Packet
2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, cook quinoa or rice in 2 cups of water until liquid is absorbed (use the instructions on the package for timing).
2
Add salt and pepper.
3
Set aside.
4
In a saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions.
5
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add meat.
7
Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes.
8
Add taco seasoning to meat and cook according to seasoning packet instructions.
9
Then add diced tomatoes, black beans, and meat mixture to quinoa and mix to combine.
10
Add mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
11
Sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
12
Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
13
Remove from oven and scoop into bowls.
14
Top with toppings of your choice and serve!

685

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa (or Rice), 2 cups Water, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoons 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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