High Protein Taco Casserole: Easy Recipe for a Healthy Meal!
A delicious and nutritious high protein taco casserole that is easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a large baking dish, layer the cooked quinoa, followed by the turkey mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as avocado or sour cream.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg