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Turkey And Quinoa Casserole

Name: How to cook Turkey And Quinoa Casserole - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Taylor Topp Comacho

Turkey And Quinoa Casserole

Switching small ingredients can add a new flair to old favorites. This is a take on a turkey and rice casserole. I like the quinoa for its added nutritional values over rice and I like the way it soaks up flavors. I gave you two ways to prepare this. A big family sized meal or a smaller family meal with one casserole to freeze and have later. I hope you enjoy.

Ingredient

Food ration :

8 servings

Cooking time :

45 mins

4 tbsp

olive oil

4 tbsp

all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cup

skim milk

5 oz

swiss cheese

1 lb

lean ground turkey

2 1/4 cup

cooked quinoa

16 oz

frozed broccoli that has been thawed

1 1/2 cup

peas

1 tsp

garlic salt

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

paprika

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 cup

shredded swiss cheese

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

* Step 2

In a large deep skillet brown turkey over medium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes breaking meat apart and until no pink color shows.

* Step 3

Set turkey aside.

* Step 4

In same pan add the oil and flour. Whisk until incorporated and cook 2 minutes.

* Step 5

Whisk in milk and raise heat to medium high. Continuously whisk until a smooth thick sauce is achieved. Add in all the spices.

* Step 6

Lower heat to medium, stir in swiss cheese. Since I like fresh cheeses, I buy baby swiss from the deli counter at my grocers. Then I place all the slices on top of each other and cut them into thin slices.

* Step 7

Stir in quinoa, turkey and vegetables. Mix well to combine.

* Step 8

Now, you can make one large 9x13 dish or two 8x8 dishes. Use one now and freeze the other. I'm now making one large 9x13 dish.

* Step 9

So in a 9x13 baking dish add the quinoa mixture. Bake at 350°F fahrenheit for 20 minutes, covered. Then, uncover, sprinkle cheese on top and cook another 10 minutes.

* Step 10

To freeze the smaller dish, once you add quinoa mixture into dish let it cool. You will not do the baking process yet. Once cooled, cover tightly and freeze. To cook, place dish from freezer into a cold oven. Turn oven on to the 350°F. Lightly cover with tin foil. Bake 40 minutes. Uncover. Now add the shredded mozzarella and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.