Turkey and Spinach Quinoa Casserole

Again, another simple dish to make. I love using quinoa to cook. It's delicious. This recipe is easy and yummy! For 2 people, there was a good amount leftover.

Ingredients

2 Cups of dry quinoa
Ground turkey
1 Medium onion, chopped
Minced garlic
4-5 Large handfuls spinach, chopped
2 Cups of tomato sauce
1 Cup of gluten free bread crumbs
2 Cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 Tsp of thyme, dry
2 Tsp of basil, dry
Salt & ground black pepper 
Coconut oil cooking spray 
Green onions. chopped

Avocado, chopped

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions then add to a large mixing bowl
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray
3. Preheat a pan and spray with cooking spray

4. Add the turkey and sautee, breaking into pieces with the spatula, until browned and cooked. Drain the excess liquid and add to the bowl with quinoa
5. Return the pan to the heat and spray with cooking spray again. Add garlic and onions, and fry until golden brown. Add spinach and sauté until it's wilted. Transfer to a bowl with quinoa and turkey
6. Into the same bowl, add tomato sauce, bread crumbs, thyme, basil, salt and ground pepper to taste and mix well
7. Transfer the mixture in a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes
8. Sprinkle with green onions and avocado