Great dish for Mexican night with lots of different possibilities. The best thing about this recipe is it can be served by itself for a main dish on Mexican night, or be eaten with tortilla chips as a dip or even rolled up in a tortilla as a taco, burrito, or enchilada. Garnish with green onions, avocado, tomatoes, or/and sour cream. Very versatile recipe. So enjoy and learn the many uses of oh so healthy quinoa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Mix black beans, pepper mixture, quinoa, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; transfer to a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over quinoa mixture, spreading sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 388 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol40mg | 13% |
Sodium673mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber9g | 30% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C82mg | 410% |
Calcium341mg | 26% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium701mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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