21 Day Fix: Quinoa Taco Bake



 

Wednesday June 17th, 2015
21 Day Fix: Quinoa Taco Bake

Makes 4 Servings

Each Serving = 1 Yellow, 1/2 Green, 1/2 Purple, 1 Blue, 1 Red

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked Quinoa
• 20 oz package of Lean Ground Beef
• Chopped Red or Yellow or Green Bell Peppers
• Chopped Onion & Jalapeno
• Tomato Sauce 2 cups
• Shredded Cheese (4 blue containers)

Freebie Ingredients:

• Juice of 1 lime
• Garlic cloves (minced) 2 tbsp.
• 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 2 Tsp Cumin
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1/3 Cup chopped Cilantro
• Hot Sauce to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Add Quinoa to 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan & bring to boil over medium heat. Boil for about 5 minutes. Turn hear to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and seeds are soft. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover Quinoa and Set Aside.
3. Spray frying pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion, Garlic, Jalapeno, & sauté over medium heat for one minute. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up as it browns. Cook for 5 minutes & add the peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes more, or until meat is no longer pink.
4. Add the juice of 1 lime, cumin, chili powder & cilantro. Stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Remove from heat & add the quinoa to the meat & veggie mixture. Pour in the tomato sauce and hot sauce (if desired) & stir. Add 1 blue container of the cheese & stir.
6. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with the 3 remaining blue containers of cheese on top. (don't stir) Cover with foil & bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil & bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted & the edges are bubbling. Remove from over & let cool for 10 minutes. ENJOY :)