SPICY MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE

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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

Ingredients

1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans rotel
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (I keep the seeds in!)
1/4 cup salsa (I use On The Border-Hot)
3/4 cup corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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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