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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Quinoa Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 lbs ground turkey chicken, or lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • sea salt and pepper to taste about 1/4 tsp each
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh organic corn
  • 1 large handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, jack or a blend
  • Optional toppings:
  • Avocado
  • Jalapeno
  • Sour cream/Plain Greek yogurt
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in ground meat, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Cook stirring well, breaking meat apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled, for about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked quinoa, crushed tomatoes, beans and corn.
  • Remove from the heat and add cilantro, lime juice and zest.
  • Top with shredded cheese and transfer to the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until top is nicely golden brown and cheese is nice and melty.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.