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Mexican Quinoa Casserole
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Mexican Quinoa Casserole

A delicious casserole with cheesy quinoa goodness and Mexican flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 4.5 oz can chopped green chilies drained
  • 1 cup of you favorite salsa I use a medium spice salsa
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn no need to thaw the corn
  • 1/2 t cumin
  • 1 t chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese grated
  • 1 cup Colby jack cheese grated

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa and water according to the package directions, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, green chilies, salsa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the Monterey jack cheese.
  • Pour the quinoa mixture in to the prepared baking dish. Top with the Colby jack cheese.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese on top has melted.