BAKED MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup uncooked quinoa 28 oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid ½ cup water 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp chili powder Salt & freshly ground pepper 11 oz chick peas 3 cups baby spinach
Provided by lik2fish
Categories Mexican
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan. Add onion and garlic, and saute about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; and transfer to oven-safe casserole dish if not already using one.
- Add quinoa, tomatoes, chick peas, water, tomato paste and spices. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- COVER and place in oven
- Caferfully remove casserole from oven and stir in spinach. It will wilt from the heat.
- Top with sour cream, diced avocado and/or cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 303.2, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 7, Protein 12.9
MEXICAN QUINOA
As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.
Provided by Occasional Cooker
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
- Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
A very healthy alternative to a pasta casserole! Mostly hands off once everything is mixed, and yet another way to use the latest super food!
Provided by Captains Lady
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients, tomatoes through quinoa.
- 3. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Replace foil and bake another 30 minutes.
- 4. While quinoa mixture is baking, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water has evaporated.
- 5. When quinoa mixture has finished baking, remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Stir in taco seasoning beef. Top with cheddar cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 6. Serve with optional sour cream, chopped cilantro and lime juice squeezed over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 440.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 22.1
QUINOA CASSEROLE
I've been trying to find different ways to use quinoa, since it is so good for you. This recipe is from Eden Organic Foods.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Roast rinsed quinoa in a skillet until it pops.
- Place in casserole dish and add water.
- Heat oil and saute onions, garlic, and curry in skillet until onions are translucent.
- Add celery, broccoli, and tomato; saute briefly and add to quinoa.
- Add soy sauce and vinegar.
- Cover casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 240.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.6
ONE-POT QUINOA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE
Try this protein-packed dinner made in one pot, with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican flavors.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In 5-quart nonstick Dutch oven, cook and coarsely crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cover with foil; set aside.
- Wipe out Dutch oven with paper towel. Add oil; heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until softened. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to bowl with sausage; replace foil, and set aside.
- Wipe out Dutch oven. Add quinoa; cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Slowly stir in broth, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt and ground red pepper. Heat to simmering over high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is thoroughly cooked. Stir in sausage and vegetable mixture; heat until hot.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with tomato and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SPICY MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
A healthy mexican casserole dish that is really yummy and easy to make. For an added twist...if you like stuffed peppers, at step 5 stuff mix into 4-5 large bell peppers, add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of pan and bake for 30 minutes.Top with additional salsa and shredded cheese! Enjoy!
Provided by SarahKaye
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions.
- In a large flatbottom skillet sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers and jalapenos.
- Add rest of ingredients and cook until warmed through.
- Fluff quinoa when it's done and add to skillet with everything else.
- Transfer to a stone bakeware pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Serve with additional salsa & top with shredded cheese, if desired.
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