Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Delight in this healthy Quinoa Enchilada Casserole packed with flavor! Try making it today and savor every delicious bite guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 4 oz diced green chiles
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup canned black beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 Roma tomato (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large saucepan, cook rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water over medium heat until liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and half each of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Transfer half the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Layer remaining mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with diced avocado and tomatoes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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