Mexican Quinoa Casserole Rezept

A vibrant and healthy twist on classic comfort food! This Mexican Quinoa Casserole is a delicious, mostly hands-off recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, savory ground beef, and zesty taco flavors, it's a satisfying and nutritious alternative to traditional pasta casseroles. Get ready to impress your family with this easy-to-make superfood sensation!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.
Kochzeit 75 Min.
Kalorien 431.7 kcal
Eiweiß 44g
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Zutaten für Mexican Quinoa Casserole

  • Diced Tomatoes
  • 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 15 oz can corn (drained)
  • Jalapeno
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Broth
  • 1.5 cups quinoa (rinsed)
  • 97% Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream (optional)
  • chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Lime

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Zubereitung von Mexican Quinoa Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can, undrained), black beans (15 oz can, rinsed and drained), corn (15 oz can, drained), salsa (1 cup), chili powder (2 tbsp), cumin (1 tbsp), and quinoa (1.5 cups, rinsed).
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish and cover with foil.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown the ground beef (1 lb) over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Stir in taco seasoning (1 packet) and water (1/2 cup). Simmer until the water has evaporated.
  7. Remove the quinoa mixture from the oven after 30 minutes, stir gently, and replace the foil.
  8. Bake for another 30 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and fluff the quinoa mixture with a fork.
  10. Stir in the cooked ground beef.
  11. Top with shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup).
  12. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Serve immediately. Garnish with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

32g

Carbs

19g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Bean & Lentil Recipes The Americas American Mexican Healthy Gluten Free Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Main Dish Beef Mexican Grains Meat Pasta Rice And Grains 4 Hours Or Less

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Mexican Quinoa Casserole dauert insgesamt etwa 95 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 75 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Mexican Quinoa Casserole hat etwa 431.7 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 44 g Eiweiß, 19 g Kohlenhydraten und 20 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Mexican Quinoa Casserole sind Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Corn, Jalapeno, Salsa, Broth. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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