Turkey Black Bean Quinoa Bake

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
Salt
3 cups shredded, chopped cooked turkey
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle chili powder if available), less or more to taste
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided 2 cups and 1 cup

Cook the quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Typically package directions ask you to put 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt into a pot, bringing it to a boil, reduce to a very low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

Cook peppers and onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the onions and the bell peppers and cook until softened and browned at the edges, about 10 minutes.

Add garlic, spices, corn: Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and corn, and cook a minute more. Remove from heat.

Place the cooked quinoa, black beans, onion mixture, cilantro, 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese, and cooked turkey in a large bowl. Toss to combine.

Top with cheese and bake: Place in a casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and bake at 350°F uncovered for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes:  I added 4 cups of chicken in place of turkey.  Added some chicken stock (approx. 1/2 cup) to the casserole before cooking.  Did not use all the cheese

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