Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground chicken (turkey or ground beef)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 15 oz. black bean
  • 1 15 oz. diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 3 tbsp. red onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • optional toppings: Mexican cheese blend (avocado, cabbage or shredded lettuce, salsa, Greek yogurt)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Bring a large skillet to medium heat. Add ground chicken, bell peppers, red onion, salt and seasonings. Stir to combine, breaking up the meat as it browns.
  • Once browned, turn off the heat. Stir in the tomatoes with juices. Then stir in the black beans and uncooked quinoa. Not you will not need to add water for the quinoa as the juices from the meat, vegetables & tomatoes will be enough to cook it.
  • Transfer the contents from the skillet into a 8x8 casserole dish.
  • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, serve immediately topping with cabbage, avocado, salsa, cheese and Greek yogurt as desired.