Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

Name: Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce can black beans; 1 ounce can yellow corn; 2 ounce cans mild or medium red enchilada sauce; 1 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; ½ cup water; 4 ounces cream cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded mexican style cheese; optional: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
355 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

Daniel Levine

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Healthy, easy enchilada quinoa made right in the crock pot. Just set it and forget it for a cheesy, protein-packed meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
1 ounce can yellow corn drained and rinsed
2 ounce cans mild or medium red enchilada sauce divided
1 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup uncooked quinoa
½ cup water
4 ounces cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper)
1 cup shredded mexican style cheese
optional: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream

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Instructions

Add beans, corn, 1 can of enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and chiles, quinoa, water, cream cheese, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover and cook 4-5 hours on high or 5-7 hours on low.
Uncover, top with tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, and chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

*For added flavor, I like to add 1 teaspoon each cumin and garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 304mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 576IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 233mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	355kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	58mg	19%
Sodium	294mg	12%
Potassium	304mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	576IU	12%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	233mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%