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Power Up Your Plate: Delicious High Protein Casserole Recipes

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Learn how to make delicious High Protein Casserole. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

If you’re looking for substitutions, you can swap the ground turkey for ground beef or even lentils for a vegetarian twist. The quinoa can be replaced with brown rice if preferred, and any cheese that melts well can stand in for mozzarella.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  4. Stir in the bell pepper, quinoa, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Cooking this casserole always reminds me of the times my sister Ouma and I would sneak into the kitchen to steal bites of the crispy cheese topping before dinner. Those little moments of mischief are what make cooking so special.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International