Quinoa Fiesta Enchilada Bake Recipes

QUINOA FIESTA ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Lightly spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with oil.
• In a medium saucepan cook the quinoa with 1 3/4 cups broth according to package instructions; when cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
• Meanwhile in a small saucepan heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and saute until golden, about 1 - 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, cumin, 1/4 cup broth and chipotle en adobo. If it's too thick, add 2 tbsp water to thin out. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, green chiles, corn, black beans and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix will. Place into the baking dish and spread out. Top with the enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake until hot the cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• To serve, top with avocado, scallions and remaining fresh cilantro. Cut into 6 pieces and serve right away.

QUINOA FIESTA ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with oil.In a medium saucepan cook the quinoa with 1 3/4 cups broth according to package instructions; when cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.Meanwhile in a small saucepan heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 - 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, cumin, 1/4 cup broth and chipotle in adobo. If too thick, add 2 tbsp water to thin out. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, green chiles, corn, black beans and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix will. Place into the baking dish and spread out. Top with the enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.Cover with foil and bake until hot the cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.To serve, top with avocado, scallions and remaining fresh cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• 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.