MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Quinoa Turkey Chilli Categories: Grains, Poultry, Herbs, Chilies, Beans Yield: 9 servings 1 c Quinoa; rinsed 3 1/2 c Water; divided 1/2 lb Lean ground turkey 1 lg Sweet onion; chopped 1 md Sweet red pepper; chopped 4 cl Garlic; minced 1 tb Chilli spice mix 1 tb Ground cumin 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 30 oz Black beans (2 cans); - rinsed, drained 28 oz Can crushed tomatoes 1 md Zucchini; chopped 1 Chipotle in adobo; chopped 1 tb Adobo sauce 1 Bay leaf 1 ts Dried oregano 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 c Corn; thawed 1/4 c Fresh cilantro; minced MMMMM---------------------OPTIONAL TOPPINGS-------------------------- Avocado; diced Monterey Jack cheese; shredded In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the chilli powder, cumin and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes longer. If desired, serve with optional toppings. Add the black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper, and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in corn and quinoa; heat through. Discard bay leaf; stir in cilantro. Serve with optional toppings as desired. Recipe by Sharon Giljum, San Diego, California RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM