Description
A nutritious and filling casserole made with lean ground turkey or chicken, quinoa, and colorful veggies, perfect for busy nights and meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground turkey or chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa or brown rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for a minute or two after baking to thicken and enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg