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Quinoa Enchilada Casserole (Meatless!)
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
This meatless quinoa enchilada casserole, with black beans, corn, spices, enchilada sauce and cheese will be enjoyed by everyone, vegetarian or not!
Category: Meatless Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: quinoa enchilada casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories Per Serving: 290 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Casserole:
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 10 ounce can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
  • 1 4.5 ounce can (4.5 ounce) chopped green chiles (drained)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned...doesn't matter)
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 green onion stalk (green/white parts, sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Pinch Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese (divided)
For Garnish:
  • 1 Roma tomato , (diced)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Cook quinoa in 2 cups of water (per package directions).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, place the cooked quinoa, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, green onion, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  4. Add enchilada sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  5. Add 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup of pepper jack cheese. Mix well to combine.
  6. Pour quinoa mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly in dish. Top the casserole with the rest of the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
  7. Bake casserole (uncovered) in a 375 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes. Cheese should be melted and very bubbly around edges of pan.
  8. Remove baking dish to a wire rack. Let it cool for a couple minutes. Garnish the top of casserole with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Spoon the casserole out onto serving plates. Serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Another option: Original recipe used chopped ripe avocados as a garnish (instead of cilantro).

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole (Meatless!)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 346mg15%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 550IU11%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 297mg30%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.