COZY QUINOA CASSEROLE

COZY QUINOA CASSEROLE image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 acorn squash, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 lb ground dark turkey meat
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning or dried sage
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup parsley, minced
6 oz reduced-fat Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil on medium-high heat for two to three minutes. Add mushrooms, squash, and garlic. Cook for another two to three minutes. Add turkey, breaking into small pieces as it browns, about three to four minutes. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, stock, and quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer ingredients from pan to a 9x9" casserole dish or baking pan. Mix in parsley and three ounces of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the casserole, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cooking for one? Try mixing a half-cup of quinoa with two cups of baby spinach or arugula, eight ounces of grilled chicken, and a quarter-cup roasted red peppers.