Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Ingredients – serving 8

  • 1 cup rinsed dry Quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1, 4 ounce can chopped green chilis
  • 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 bag frozen corn
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan add quinoa and water.
  2. Bring it to a boil, then cover and turn heat on low for 15 minutes.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  4. In a large bowl add green chilis, corn, beans, green onions, cilantro, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. 
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Add cooked quinoa, mix well.
  7. Add to greased casserole dish.
  8. Top with remaining cheese.
  9. Bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  10. Garnish with avocado and tomato. Enjoy.