How to Make Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake! This vegetarian casserole is filled with protein-packed black beans, hearty quinoa, and savory Mexican flavors that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your belly full.

Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it's also incredibly nutritious. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix black beans, pepper mixture, quinoa, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; transfer to a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over quinoa mixture, spreading sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 673mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 82mg
    • Calcium: 341mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 701mg