QUINOA AND GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE

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Hearty Vegetarian Main Dish Great for a Church Potluck! You can use any kind of cheese to top this casserole. Our favorite is Jalepeno Jack Cheese.

Provided by Becky in Junction C

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup quinoa
2 chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup green onion
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a 4 to 5 quart pan toast quinoa in 2 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer, stirring occationally until Quinoa is tender about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions, chopped basil and chopped cilantro.
  • Season with vinegar and salt.
  • Cover and let stand.
  • Drain chilis.
  • Arrange half the chilies in a 2 quart casserole.
  • Cover with the Quinoa mixture and level.
  • Add remaining chilies and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in a 375 oven for 20 minutes till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 759.7, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.9

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