Mexican Quinoa Casserole Receta

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!

Preparación 20 min
Cocción 75 min
Calorías 431.7 kcal
Proteína 44g
Valoración Sé el primero
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Ingredientes para 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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Cómo preparar 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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Mexican Quinoa Casserole tarda unos 95 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 20 minutos de preparación y 75 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Mexican Quinoa Casserole tiene aproximadamente 431.7 calorías por ración, con unos 44 g de proteína, 19 g de carbohidratos y 20 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Mexican Quinoa Casserole?

Los ingredientes principales de Mexican Quinoa Casserole son Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Corn, Jalapeno, Salsa, Broth. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.

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