Cheesy Zucchini and TurkeyCasserole

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs of zucchini, diced
• 2 cups prepared groats (or brown rice, quinoa, etc.)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 7 oz Kerrygold aged cheddar, shredded

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from betsylife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil and ground turkey. Cook until meat begins to brown.
Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes until onions begin to soften and garlic is fragrant.
Add zucchini and cook 3-4 more minutes until zucchini begins to soften.
Add groats, diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, basil and ½ of the shredded cheese. Stir until fully combined.
Pour mixture into a 9X13 baking dish coated in cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese. Cover tightly and freeze for later (defrost before cooking) or bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Instructions