SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA BAKE

Southwestern Quinoa Bake is a hearty, filling and OH SO delicious dish that your family is sure to enjoy. Make this quinoa casserole for an easy weeknight dinner, it is simple to make and is an incredibly tasty meal.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Southwestern Quinoa Bake

Servings: people

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
1 14- ounce can corn
1 14- ounce can black beans
4 TBSP chopped cilantro
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 small tomato diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 10- ounce can enchilada sauce
1 4- ounce can diced green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions

Prep: Start by cooking the quinoa in a saucepan, on the stove, according to package directions. I use broth instead of water to cook my quinoa as I think it makes it more flavorful. Then, dice and chop the cilantro, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Gently cut each into small pieces instead of smashing them.
Assemble: Once quinoa has been cooked, get the oven preheating to 375 degrees F. Then, lightly spray a 9x13 dish or two 8x8 baking dishes, with nonstick spray. I made two 8x8 square pans and assembled, then put one in the freezer- prior to baking- for later.
Next, in a large bowl, combine the quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, bell peppers, cumin and chili powder, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Then stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish, then top with the remaining cheese and diced tomato.
Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake until bubbly and cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with diced avocado and tomato, if desired. At the last minute I decided my avocado wasn't ripe enough to use, but it'd be delicious in this dish.

Notes

Southwestern Quinoa Bake is a fantastic and healthy dish to serve to your family this week. Make this quinoa casserole easily, with some prep work and minimal baking time, you will be on your way to a sensational dinner.

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