Image
main content start
Mexican Quinoa Casserole
10 min prep time
25 min cook time
12servings
Photo by
Peter Papoulakos
How to Make Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This nutrition-packed dish is a great side dish. It’s got protein from the quinoa and beans and also provides you with some vegetables!
10 min prep time
25 min cook time
12servings
1/3 cup
Print Recipe >
Step-By-Step Instructions:
-
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x14-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
-
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green pepper, and sauté until the onions turn clear. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
-
Add all remaining ingredients except the cheddar cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes.
-
Pour quinoa mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with cheddar cheese and bake 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Nutrition facts
12 Servings
-
Serving Size
1/3 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 180
- % Daily value*
-
Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 5mg 2%
- Sodium 130mg 6%
-
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
- Total Sugars 2g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 9g
- Potassium 400mg 9%
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 spray, 0.25g
olive oil
3 tsp
onion(s) (diced)
1 med
green bell pepper (diced)
1 med
garlic (minced)
2 clove
quinoa
2 cup
low sodium chicken broth (low-sodium, reduced-fat)
1 cup
water
2 1/2 cup
black beans (no-salt added, rinsed and drained)
1 (15.5-oz) can
canned diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-oz) can
chili powder
1 tbsp
cumin
1 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
cheddar cheese (reduced-fat shredded)
1 cup
Related Recipes
View more related recipesDFH Related Recipes
Image
Image
Pesto Pork Tenderloin with Blistered Broccolini and Tomatoes
10 min + 30 min marinating time
30 min
4
Image
Sponsored
Stuffed Chicken Breast with California Dates, Spinach, & Herbed Ricotta
20 min
25 min
4
Image
Reviews & Ratings
Recommended