What You Need:
1 1/2 C of quinoa grain
2 C of chicken broth
1 1/2 lb. turkey tenderloin
1 t ground cumin
1/4 t of salt
2 scallions, sliced
2 mild green chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 C of fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced
1 C of salsa
How to Make It:
Place the oven temperature at 450 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
Generously spray a cast iron Dutch oven with a non stick cooking spray.
Pour the chicken broth into the pan.
Add the quinoa and spread the mixture out evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Place the turkey into the pan and sprinkle with the salt and cumin.
Spread the scallions and green chilies over the turkey.
Add the squash and spinach leaves.
Top the spinach with the sliced bell peppers.
Spread the salsa evenly over the top of the spinach.
Cover tightly and bake 30 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through.
Makes 4 servings
Quinoa is a light grain with a light nutty flavor. It can be found in most supermarkets in the pasta/rice sections. If you prefer a little more bite to your dish use jalapeno peppers instead of the green chilies.
Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 50 minutes
Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 402; Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 56g; Cholesterol 86 mg; Sodium 268 mg; Protein 14g; Fiber 7g

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