This recipe makes for a nice appetizer at a gathering or main dish at home! Serve with organic tortilla chips.

Recipe

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1 lb. ground turkey (optional)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 large green bell peppers, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup frozen or fresh corn

1 (15 oz.) can black beans

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.  Cook quinoa in a rice cooker or stove top with 2 cups water.  In the meantime cook ground turkey in a large dutch oven until browned.  Add the onions, peppers, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper until vegetables are softened.  Take off the heat and add the quinoa, corn, black beans, cilantro and 2 cups cheese.  Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Serve with tortilla chips.