Mexican Quinoa Casserole (& More Healthy Casseroles)
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4.6
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Excellent
Mexican Quinoa Casserole (& More Healthy Casseroles)
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This Mexican quinoa casserole is a healthy casserole the whole family will love. It's packed with veggies, black beans and lots of cheesy goodness.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup quinoa dry
- 3 cups sweet potato diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced, medium
- ½ yellow onion diced, small
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning 1 teaspoon, McCormick, gluten-free
- 1 oz can of black soybeans rinsed and drained, or black beans
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- In a bowl combine the beans, cooked quinoa, green onion, cilantro and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning; mix well.
- Place the bean and quinoa mixture over the veggies in the baking dish. Spread salsa on top of the quinoa mixture. Top with cheese.
- 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.
- Serve immediately topped with greek yogurt, avocado slices, green onion and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information
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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: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% 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.
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4.6
45 reviews
Excellent
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