California Casserole

California Casserole is a popular dish in California due to its fresh and healthy ingredients, representing the vibrant and diverse culinary culture of the state.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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California Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 medium Lime
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and spread it evenly.
6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.