Mexican Turkey Bake

• 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa (or Rice)
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cups Finely Diced Onion
• 1 pound Ground Turkey (can Also Use Ground Chicken Or Beef)
• 1 package Taco Seasoning, 1 Ounce Packet
• 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained
• 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
• 1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, cook quinoa or rice in 2 cups of water until liquid is absorbed (use the instructions on the package for timing).
2. Add salt and pepper.
3. Set aside.
4. In a saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add meat.
7. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes.
8. Add taco seasoning to meat and cook according to seasoning packet instructions.
9. Then add diced tomatoes, black beans, and meat mixture to quinoa and mix to combine.
10. Add mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
11. Sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
12. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
13. Remove from oven and scoop into bowls.
14. Top with toppings of your choice and serve!

quinoa, water, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, ground turkey, packet, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mexican-turkey-bake/ (may not work)