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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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In a large deep skillet brown turkey over medium heat.
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Cook for about 4 minutes breaking meat apart and until no pink color shows.
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Set turkey aside.
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In same pan add the oil and flour.
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Whisk until incorporated and cook 2 minutes.
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Whisk in milk and raise heat to medium high.
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Continuously whisk until a smooth thick sauce is achieved.
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Add in all the spices.
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Lower heat to medium, stir in swiss cheese.
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Since I like fresh cheeses, I buy baby swiss from the deli counter at my grocers.
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Then I place all the slices on top of each other and cut them into thin slices.
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Stir in quinoa, turkey and vegetables.
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Mix well to combine.
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Now, you can make one large 9x13 dish or two 8x8 dishes.
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Use one now and freeze the other.
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I'm now making one large 9x13 dish.
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So in a 9x13 baking dish add the quinoa mixture.
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Bake at 350F fahrenheit for 20 minutes, covered.
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Then, uncover, sprinkle cheese on top and cook another 10 minutes.
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To freeze the smaller dish, once you add quinoa mixture into dish let it cool.
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You will not do the baking process yet.
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Once cooled, cover tightly and freeze.
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To cook, place dish from freezer into a cold oven.
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Turn oven on to the 350F.
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Lightly cover with tin foil.
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Bake 40 minutes.
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Uncover.
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Now add the shredded mozzarella and bake an additional 10 minutes.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe by taylor68too.
