Quinoa Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
This casserole is delicious right out of the oven or it can easily be prepared ahead of time and reheated. Add extra corn for more of a tamale pie flavor. Serve with diced tomatoes and fresh avocado.
Servings: 6
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1- 15 oz. can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, mild or canned, diced tomatoes if desired
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ jalapeno, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Topping Options:
- Diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, black olives and green onions for serving, plus extra cheese and lime wedges
Equipment and Extras:
- 9X13 casserole dish
- Medium sauce pan
- Cooking spray oil
- Aluminum foil to cover
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish or equivalent. Set aside.
Make the quinoa:
- Combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes to finish absorbing water and for quinoa to open up.
Make the Casserole:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, 15 ounces enchilada sauce, 1 cup canned tomatoes, ½ cup onion, 1 garlic, ½ jalapeño, ½ cup corn, 1 cup black beans, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, ½ teaspoon cumin and ¾ teaspoon chili powder. season with lime juice,salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in ½ cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining ¼ cup cheddar, and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with lime wedges, garnished with avocado,fresh tomato and other favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 3mg