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Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Apr 8, 2022 No Comments

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is one of the easiest and healthiest meals you can enjoy when you are looking for some low carb recipes.
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Quinoa Enchilada Casserole - Cooked quinoa combined with refried beans, green chiles, few mexican spices, and lots of shredded cheese all smothered in homemade enchilada sauce and baked to perfection.

Serve this Healthy Low Carb Dinner recipe with a protein rich Strawberry Romaine Salad or Strawberry Chicken Salad with the Best ever dressing.

Replace Refried beans with Garbanzo Beans or Black Beans or Pinto Beans and make this your very own replacement of Taco Tuesday.

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Healthy & hearty dish full of flavor, protein and nutrients

My mom used to make enchiladas for dinner almost every week when we were living in Texas. She’d often make homemade enchilada sauce, which really is so much better than store-bought.

She always told me - Make your own quinoa enchilada casserole by picking out your spices and by making your own sauce. This creates more natural, healthy, and more flavorful Enchilada Casserole.

If you love Mexican food and the healthy Southwestern cuisine or Tex-Mex, you’ll love this vegetarian recipe for quinoa enchilada casserole.

This easy quinoa enchilada recipe offers a healthy alternative to traditional enchiladas made with tortillas.

However if you love traditional enchiladas you can make Red Chicken Enchiladas, Turkey Enchiladas, Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Quinoa is one of my go-to meals especially when I am looking for some Healthy recipes for weight loss. Full of Fiber, Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals Quinoa keeps you satiated for a long time. This is what happens if you eat Quinoa everyday!

Quinoa is a rich source of protein. Did you know that Quinoa contains all 9 amino acids? Read more such interesting facts about quinoa here.

You can make so many amazing recipes with quinoa:

  • Quinoa and Black Beans
  • Quinoa stuffed peppers
  • Black bean and Quinoa chilli in Crock Pot
  • Roasted Mushrooms with Quinoa

Quinoa enchilada casserole recipe is a twist on the original classic recipe. It takes less time to prepare, which is great for a school night dinner, and is perfect for an easy meal on a busy weeknight.

I am a huge fan of Quinoa. Not because I am on a diet and always look for easy healthy recipes for dinner. But, because, Quinoa never fails to impress me 🤩

Whether its a quick and easy breakfast recipe such as Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl or Black Bean Quinoa Burrito Bowl 🍲

Or a easy and healthy dinner recipe such as Cilantro Lime Quinoa or Healthy Quinoa Fried Rice with Crispy Tofu 😍

Or a quick snack such as Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burgers 🍔

Or a healthy Salad such as Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas or Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Salad or Traditional Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad.

Ingredients

  • Quinoa
  • fire roasted whole kernel corn
  • Refried Beans
  • Green chili
  • Chipotle peppers
  • Enchilada Sauce
  • Ground Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground Black pepper
  • Mexican Oregano
  • Cotija Cheese

How to Make Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

  • STEP 1: Cook Quinoa

Rinse your quinoa with cool tap water. Strain and transfer to a saucepan with double the amount of water. (This means if you are using 1 cup of quinoa you'll need 2 cups of water.) Bring the water to boil then reduce the heat and simmer until the water gets absorbed. Fluff quinoa using fork.

  • STEP 2: Make Quinoa Enchilada

In a large mixing bowl combine cooked quinoa, with fire roasted whole corn kernels, refried beans, green chili, chipotle peppers, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, mexican oregano, and cotija cheese.

Top with more shredded cheese.

  • STEP 3: Bake

Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese melts.

And, that's it.

Can I use this instead of that

  • Cauliflower Rice - Instead of Quinoa you can make this recipe with cauliflower rice. You can take help from my Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Low Carb) recipe.
  • Any Kind of Beans - Black Beans or Kidney Beans or White Beans or any sort of beans is a great addition to this Quinoa Enchilada Casserole.
  • Choose your own cheese - From Monterey Jack to Colby Jack to Asadero cheese you can definitely choose your own cheese.

Can I Meal Prep This?

Yes you can prepare Quinoa Enchilada Casserole Ahead of Time. To Make Quinoa Enchilada Casserole Ahead of time, you can just cook quinoa with beans, green chili, enchilada sauce and everything else. Bake it with cheese. Cool it down and freeze it completely. Just thaw it out before serving.

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Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is one of the easiest and healthiest meals you can enjoy when you are looking for some low carb recipes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • ½ cup corn kernels frozen or canned or roasted
  • 2 tablespoons refried beans or any canned beans (black beans/pinto beans)
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles drained
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon mexican oregano
  • 1 cup cotija cheese shredded (divided)

optional garnish

  • chopped roma tomatoes, diced avocados, and fresh chopped cilantro as toppings
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rinse Quinoa thoroughly and drain the water. Place quinoa in a saucepan with double the amount of water. If you are using 1 cup of uncooked quinoa you will need 2 cups of water.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a large 9x9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine cooked quinoa with corn kernels, refried beans, chopped green chiles, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Mexican oregano. Add in some shredded cotija cheese.
  • Spread this mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cotija cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately garnished with chopped roma tomatoes, freshly chopped cilantro and diced avocados.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 526mg23%
Potassium 302mg9%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 263IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 215mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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