Slow Cooker Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa Dish

July 07, 2014

WAY easy dinner - the slow cooker does it for you! A cheesy (and healthy) enchilada quinoa dish. My family went nuts for this.

1 pound ground turkey, I used Honeysuckle White
1 and 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup sweet bell peppers, I used orange
1 cup water
1 can (19 ounces) enchilada sauce*
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups cheddar or Mexican cheese
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, sour cream, green onions, 1 small jalopeno

In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned through. Drain out any grease and place in the slow cooker. Add in the uncooked quinoa (make sure to rinse first), the black beans (drained and...
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Nutritions

Calories
496

Sodium
511mg
21% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
37g
74% DV

Carbs
55g
19% DV

Fiber
12g
49% DV