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Healthy Quinoa Casserole

Delicious Healthy Quinoa Casserole for Guilt-Free Nights

Enjoy this Healthy Quinoa Casserole, a wholesome dish packed with protein and fiber for guilt-free dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 pound ground turkey or lean beef choose lean for a lighter dish
  • 1 medium onion diced, yellow or white preferred
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper diced, remove seeds for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach can substitute with kale
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade recommended
  • 1 cup tomato sauce can substitute with salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded or dairy-free for vegan
For the Topping
  • 1 cup cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine your taco seasoning ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Cook the ground turkey or beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
  4. Sauté diced onion and jalapeño in the same skillet for 5-10 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Blend the sautéed veggie mixture with cooked quinoa, taco seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 casserole dish and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove bitterness. Customize protein and add additional veggies as desired.

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