A lightened-up, healthy quinoa bake that you can enjoy completely guilt-free. Reminiscent of enchiladas, slightly spicy and super satisfying, full of black beans, veggies, and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better!
Total Time
30min
4.9
8 Ratings
Author: The Picky Eater
Servings:
10
Ingredients
•
1
cup
Quinoa
•
1
can
(15 oz)
Tomato Sauce
•
1 1/2
cups
Vegetable Broth
•
1
Tbsp
Chili Powder
•
1
tsp
Ancho Chili Powder
•
as needed
Chipotle Chili Powder
•
1
tsp
Simply Organic Garlic Powder (sponsored)
•
1
tsp
Simply Organic Onion Powder (sponsored)
•
1
tsp
Dried Oregano
•
1
can
(4.5 oz)
Mild Diced Green Chiles
•
1/2
cup
Frozen Corn Kernels
or Canned
•
2
cans
(15 oz)
Black Beans
•
3
Yellow Bell Peppers
•
1
Onion
, diced
•
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
as needed
Salt
•
1 1/2
cups
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
•
3
Roma Tomatoes
, finely chopped
•
to taste
Diced
Scallions
Cooking Instructions
1.
Cook Quinoa (1 cup) according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, saute Onion (1), Yellow Bell Peppers (3), Frozen Corn Kernels (1/2 cup), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), Black Beans (2 cans), and Mild Diced Green Chiles (1 can).
3.
While that's cooking, make the sauce. Combine the Tomato Sauce (1 can) and Vegetable Broth (1 1/2 cups) in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4.
Add Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Ancho Chili Powder (1 tsp), Chipotle Chili Powder (as needed), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (sponsored) (1 tsp), Simply Organic Onion Powder (sponsored) (1 tsp), and Dried Oregano (1 tsp). Whisk to combine, then turn the heat down to low and let simmer 5 minutes.
5.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6.
Mix quinoa, sauce and half of the Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (3/4 cup) in the pan with the black bean/veggie mixture.
7.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, top with remaining Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (3/4 cup) and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.
Top with Roma Tomatoes (3) and Scallions (to taste), then serve!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
252
FAT
7.2 g
PROTEIN
12.8 g
CARBS
35.7 g
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