Turkey Quinoa Muffin Cups Recipe

Name: Turkey Quinoa Muffin Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 3/4 cups Cooked Quinoa; 1/2 cups Rolled Oats; 1 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 3/4 cups Marinara Sauce; 3/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef
3/4 cups Cooked Quinoa
1/2 cups Rolled Oats
1 whole Green Onions, Chopped
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
3/4 cups Marinara Sauce
3/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese

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Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare a 12 cup muffin tin by spraying it with non stick spray, or lining with paper liners.
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Mix all of the muffin ingredients together in a large bowl.
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Scoop about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture into each muffin cup.
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Using your fingers or the back of a spoon put a small indentation into the top of each muffin cup.
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Put 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each indentation.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove pan from oven.
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Top each muffin cup with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
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Return to the oven, and bake until the cheese is melted.
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Serve warm.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Adapted from Running to the Kitchen.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 3/4 cups Cooked Quinoa, 1/2 cups Rolled Oats, 1 whole Green Onions, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Quinoa Muffin Cups falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Quinoa Muffin Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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