Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    181

Elevate your Mexican fiesta with this vibrant and hearty Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake! This versatile dish is bursting with flavor and wholesome goodness, perfect as a satisfying main course, a zesty dip with tortilla chips, or a filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    40 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    673 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Combine black beans, pepper mixture, quinoa, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; transfer to a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over black bean mixture; spread sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned, approximately 10 to 15 minutes more.

For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in half of the jalapeño pepper.
Feel free to substitute your favorite cheese, such as Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
Garnish with your choice of toppings, such as chopped green onions, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, sour cream, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 60 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Deshaun Torp

    So delicious and filling! I love that it's packed with protein and fiber.

  • Priscilla Kshlerin

    This is my go-to recipe for a quick and healthy weeknight meal!

  • Fern Bednar

    My family loves this! Even my picky eaters enjoy it.

  • Karianne Zboncak

    I've made this for potlucks, and it's always a hit!

  • Delilah Gislason

    The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to customize with different toppings.

  • Tyrell Anderson

    I add a layer of corn tortillas to the bottom of the dish for extra heartiness. It's amazing!

  • Tracey Balistreri

    I substituted the cheddar with Monterey Jack and it was great.

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