Southwest Quinoa Casserole & Avocado Cream

Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a seed. It is a complete protein source and contains all nine essential amino acids.

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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Southwest Quinoa Casserole & Avocado Cream

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern Courses: Casserole, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 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 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ripe Avocado
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large baking dish, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and vegetable broth. Mix well.
3. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. While the casserole is baking, prepare the avocado cream by blending ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and Greek yogurt in a blender until smooth.
6. Once the casserole is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve the Southwest Quinoa Casserole with a dollop of avocado cream on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.