Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Description
This casserole uses quinoa cooked in water as a base, combined with red enchilada sauce to infuse a mildly spicy, tomato-based flavor. Diced green chiles, corn kernels, and black beans add texture and earthiness, while spices such as cumin and chili powder enhance the southwestern profile.
The mixture receives a generous addition of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, which melt on top during baking to form a rich, gooey layer. The assembled casserole is baked until bubbly, melding the ingredients and creating a cohesive dish with cheesy crust and tender quinoa beneath.
Serving with diced avocado and tomato brings contrast with coolness and brightness, balancing the deeper, savory flavors. This casserole is suitable for a comforting main meal, offering plant-based proteins and vegetables in a single dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 (10-ounce) can Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles drained
- ½ cup corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
- ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1 Roma tomato diced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tomato, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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