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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Casserole

A hearty and delicious casserole made with black beans, quinoa, and lots of cheese.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, 1 cup of shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Vegetarian
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