Creamy Turkey & Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 cup quinoa (dry)
• 4 cups of broccoli (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup  whole wheat panko
• himalayan salt &  black pepper (to taste)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup  whole wheat flour
• 2 cups  unsweetened almond milk (or milk)
• 1 1/2 cups of your favorite cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Prepare a 9×13 casserole pan with nonstick spray.
• Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
• When quinoa is done cooking, remove lid and stir in the broccoli.
• Replace the lid, allowing broccoli to soften (about 3 mins).
• Place ground turkey into a frying pan and cook until no longer pink.
• In a separate large pot, over medium heat, melt coconut oil.
• Once melted, whisk in flour until lightly browned.
• Gradually add in milk, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened.
• Stir in the greek yogurt  and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Add in cooked quinoa, broccoli, ground turkey to the mixture and stir until combined.
• Season with salt & pepper (to taste).
• Pour broccoli mixture into the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and panko.
• Place into the oven and bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 35 mins.
• ENJOY!