Mexican Quinoa Casserole
A vibrant and healthy Mexican Quinoa Casserole bursting with flavor, made with quinoa, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions, usually 2 cups of water for every cup of quinoa for about 15 minutes.
- Mix in a large bowl your cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, shredded cheese, and cumin.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve and enjoy after letting it sit for about 5 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado. Can be served with sour cream or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quinoa, casserole, Mexican, healthy, vegetarian, comfort food