15/04/2020
Quinoa is a wonderful alternative to rice. You can just eat with a little butter, salt and pepper. Even my dog loves a little plain on his wet food!
I make a Quinoa Enchilada Casserole that is delicious!
1cup cooked quinoa
1 (10 oz) can of mild green enchilada sauce
1(4.5 oz) can of chopped green chilies
1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen caned or roasted
1/2 canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbl chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 avocado, halved seeded, peeled and diced
1 Roma tomato, dicedPreheat oven 375 degrees. Lightly oil an 8x8 or 2 quart baking. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chilies, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 15-20 minutes.
Garnish with avocado and tomato, if desired.
For something lighter, try one of the salads in the article below.
It’s Pronounced KEEN-wahQuinoa dishes are popping up on the internet and on dinner tables across the U.S. Though quinoa is growing in popularity, many people still don’t know how to pronounce it, much less how to cook quinoa or how to make quinoa taste good. So we’re going to keep it simple an...
