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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Casserole

A vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans and taco seasoning, this is sure to be a family favorite! Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or veggie broth
  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • 3 cups diced sweet potato about 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1½ cups prepared salsa mild, medium or hot
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ small yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced green onion + more for topping
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese divided
  • Toppings: Greek yogurt or cashew sour cream avocado, green onion, cilantro
  • tortilla chips for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add water, quinoa, chopped sweet potato, black beans, salsa, bell pepper, yellow onion, green onion, cilantro and taco seasoning in your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
  3. Remove the lid and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper, if necessary. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and sprinkle 1 cup on top. Put the lid back on and cook until the cheese melts, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings and tortilla chips if using.

Notes

  • Sweet Potato Quinoa Fiesta Bake
  • vegetarian freezer meal prep series
  • This quinoa dish can get a little mushy if you let it cook for too long. I don't mind this at all and honestly  think it makes a great dip for tortilla chips this way, but if you want more texture with the sweet potatoes and quinoa, just be sure not to overcook.
  • Make this dish in the oven by following this recipe: Sweet Potato Quinoa Fiesta Bake.
  • This recipe can is part of my vegetarian freezer meal prep series. <-- Check out the post to learn how to prep and freeze it in advance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 10g 15%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.