One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole In The Slow Cooker
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One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole In The Slow Cooker
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This easy vegan Mexican Quinoa Casserole is made in the slow cooker and loaded with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup roma tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup onion roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and place the uncooked quinoa, corn, chickpeas, black beans, red pepper, tomato, onion, cumin powder, garlic, salt, and adobo sauce inside, stirring until well combined.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, stir well, and cover the pot. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. Mine was perfect at 3 hours, so keep an eye on it.
- Once cooked, season to taste with additional salt and pepper and garnish with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
855mg
(24%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1686IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1686IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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