Description
A healthy Mexican-inspired casserole made with ground turkey, quinoa, zucchini, black beans, salsa, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
- Cook turkey and onion in a skillet until turkey is fully cooked.
- Combine turkey mixture, quinoa, zucchini, pepper, beans, salsa, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Drain beans well before mixing.
- Add corn or jalapenos for additional flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 587
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 883
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 67
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 69