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Healthy Quinoa Casserole: A Guilt-Free Tex-Mex Delight

Healthy Quinoa Casserole

Healthy Quinoa Casserole: A Guilt-Free Tex-Mex Delight packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Jalapeno Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned.
  4. Add chopped onion and jalapeno to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, spinach, cooked quinoa, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce.
  6. Mix well and transfer to a baking dish.
  7. Top with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

This casserole can be customized with black beans or different cheeses for extra flavor.

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