Description
A cozy comfort food featuring layers of quinoa, black beans, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then combine it with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and cooked through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread it evenly, making sure every ingredient gets its moment to shine.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheese, letting it create a delightful, golden crust while baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be customized with different veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg