Green Chile Enchilada Quinoa Bake
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4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, gluten-free
Green Chile Enchilada Quinoa Bake
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This enchilada bake is a family favorite! Make it for dinner tonight!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 10 cups spinach packed fresh leaves
- lime juice of 1 small lime
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 green chile enchilada sauce from 10 oz cans
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, reduced fat
- 1 green chiles 4 oz can, diced
- 1 White beans from 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese or Monterey Jack cheese; shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado diced, for garnish, if desired
- cilantro for garnish, if desired, extra, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- 2. Add quinoa and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover quinoa and set aside.
- 3. In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes, our until spinach shrinks down. It will shrink down a lot. Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- 4. In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa. Add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, diced green chiles, spinach and white beans. Gently stir until combined. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- 5.Pour the quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are bubbling. Remove from the oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with avocado and cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
- Note-this recipe freezes well!
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