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Mexican Quinoa Casserole
4.8 from 120 votes

Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Mexican Quinoa Casserole is a layered dish combining cooked quinoa, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, beans, salsa, and melted Mexican cheese blend baked together for a hearty and flavorful meal. The use of taco seasoning adds Southwestern spice notes, while a topping of Greek yogurt and avocado can add creaminess and freshness to each serving.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup quinoa dry
  • 3 cups sweet potato peel and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced, medium
  • ½ yellow onion diced, small
  • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning 1 teaspoon, McCormick, gluten-free
  • black soybeans rinsed and drained, or black beans, one 14-oz can
  • ¼ cup green onion sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 ½ cups salsa mild, medium or hot, prepared
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • Greek yogurt avocado, extra green onion and cilantro (for topping, 2% fat

Instructions

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  1. Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the covered saucepan cool for 4-5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9″x 13″ dish and spread the sweet potato, bell pepper, and onion in the bottom. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the taco seasoning.
  3. In a bowl combine the beans, cooked quinoa, green onion, cilantro and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning; mix well.
  4. Place the bean and quinoa mixture over the veggies in the baking dish. Spread salsa on top of the quinoa mixture. Top with cheese.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Removed cover and bake for another 20 minutes or until cheese has melted, the sweet potatoes are cooked and everything is hot throughout.
  6. Serve immediately topped with greek yogurt, avocado slices, green onion and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 15g (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 15g 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.