Vegetarian Quinoa Bake
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Vegetarian Quinoa Bake
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This super easy Vegetarian Quinoa Bake is a one pot wonder. It’s prepped and baked in a skillet, loaded with various ad-ins and topped it with cheese! Get ready for your new favorite dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quinoa uncooked, multi-colored
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 cup corn trader joes, frozen, charred
- 1 green chiles 4.5-ounce can, chopped
- 1 ½ cup chipotle salsa Gaby's brand or tomatillo salsa
- salt kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper kosher salt, to taste
- scallion finely chopped, for garnish
- cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Once cooked, remove from heat and transfer the cooked quinoa into a large bowl.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of the shredded colby jack cheese, ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella, black beans, corn, green chiles and salsa. Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Lightly spray a medium sized skillet with non-stick spray, and transfer the mixture into the skillet. Top with the remaining shredded cheeses and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with green onions and cilantro and serve.
Notes
- If you aren't vegetarian, feel free to stir in some cooked and shredded chicken before baking!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
998mg
(42%)
Potassium
668mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
908IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 668mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 908IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
4 reviews
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