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May052018

Healthy Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a lot of time with my family in Iowa, although it was for the sad reason of my grandfather’s funeral. Funerals are always difficult, especially of a loved one, but there’s that bright side of family and togetherness that makes it bearable. Every meal time we would gather round the table (there were quite a few of us) and eat and laugh and cry. Definitely healing for the soul, I would say. 

It was spending this time together that brought this amazing new recipe into my life: my cousin Molly’s healthy enchilada quinoa casserole. I can’t tell you how much I ate of this dish. A lot. Like, a lot a lot. It was filled with such healthy and yummy goodness that I couldn’t stop. Just something about a warm nourishing dish in the last throes of winter (yeah, we got 7 inches of snow DURING APRIL). The dish focuses on latin flavors while boasting healthy nutrition facts. The base of the dish is quinoa, but so many others are invited to the party: beans, corn, cilantro, avocado and more. As soon as I tasted the menu, I begged her to write up the recipe and send it to me! So this one, folks, is all thanks to Molly! 

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Healthy Enchilada Quinoa Casserole
Serves 10
An easy, healthy vegetarian dish that nourishes the soul.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup dry quinoa
  2. 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
  3. 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  4. 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  5. 1 cup corn kernels (I used canned corn and drained/rinsed)
  6. 2/3 cup red enchilada sauce
  7. 3-4 green onions, diced
  8. 3-4 tsp cilantro
  9. 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  10. 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  11. 2 tsp cumin
  12. 1 tbsp chili powder
  13. 1 tsp garlic powder
  14. Salt and pepper to taste
  15. Avocado for topping
  16. Optional: cheese for topping (we used mozzarella)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease up a casserole dish
  2. Cook your quinoa per package directions (2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa in a pot)
  3. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
  4. Put in greased casserole dish
  5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until bubbly
  6. Let stand for 10 minutes
  7. Serve with fresh avocado or any other topping you desire
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I made this last week and it served me all throughout the week. Instead of resorting to something unhealthy, I had a great big dish of this beautiful flavorful quinoa ready for me to eat. It’s easy to put together and even easier to just pop in the oven or microwave for a quick meal. It’s especially great for me because I’m a vegetarian. Did you know that quinoa is a complete protein? That means it has all of the essential amino acids. I’m going to be making this a lot in the future–it’s so great for a busy person! Plus, I’m excited to experiment with it. Maybe try different sauces to mix in with all the ingredients, other vegetables, etc. I hope you enjoy this healthy enchilada quinoa casserole recipe because this dish will help you stay hungry and fit!

BONUS CUTIE PIC

Noke and Sajah were impressed

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