One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole In The Slow Cooker
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One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole In The Slow Cooker
Description
The recipe layers uncooked quinoa with frozen corn, chickpeas, black beans, chopped red pepper, Roma tomato, and onion in a sprayed slow cooker. It is seasoned with cumin powder, minced garlic, salt, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, adding smoky heat to the mix. Vegetable broth is poured over the ingredients to provide moisture and cook the quinoa as it simmers on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Cooking quinoa directly in the slow cooker absorbs flavors from the vegetables and spices, producing a cohesive casserole that is lightly spiced and tender. The beans contribute protein and texture, while the fresh vegetables add color and freshness. Cheese and cilantro garnish add richness and brightness at serving.
This casserole makes a simple, filling meal with minimal preparation and equipment, suitable for busy days or meal prep. It can be served on its own or alongside a light salad to balance the heartier grain and beans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 2/3 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed, reduced-sodium
- 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup Roma tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup onion roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce sauce from a can
- 2 cups vegetable broth reduced-sodium
- cheddar cheese for garnish (optional, shredded
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
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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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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