Quinoa Enchilada Casserole: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Dish
A delicious and healthy quinoa enchilada casserole that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and half of the cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in diced jalapeños.
- Serve with avocado slices or sour cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg