Name: Turkey Black Bean Quinoa Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa -; 2 cups water -; Salt -; 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped -; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -; 2 cups onion, chopped -; 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped -; 4 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted -; 1 teaspoon ground cumin -; 1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle chili powder if available), less or more to taste -; 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained -; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped -; 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided 2 cups and 1 cup -

Ingredients for - Turkey Black Bean Quinoa Bake

1. 1 cup uncooked quinoa

2. 2 cups water

3. Salt

4. 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped

5. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

6. 2 cups onion, chopped

7. 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped

8. 4 cloves garlic, minced

9. 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted

10. 1 teaspoon ground cumin

11. 1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle chili powder if available), less or more to taste

12. 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained

13. 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

14. 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided 2 cups and 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Turkey Black Bean Quinoa Bake

1 . Stage

Cook the quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Typically package directions ask you to put 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt into a pot, bringing it to a boil, reduce to a very low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

2 . Stage

Cook peppers and onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the onions and the bell peppers and cook until softened and browned at the edges, about 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add garlic, spices, corn: Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and corn, and cook a minute more. Remove from heat.

4 . Stage

Place the cooked quinoa, black beans, onion mixture, cilantro, 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese, and cooked turkey in a large bowl: Toss to combine.

5 . Stage

Top with cheese and bake: Place in a casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and bake at 350°F uncovered for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.