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Mexican Quinoa Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 8
A very healthy alternative to a pasta casserole! Mostly hands off once everything is mixed, and yet another way to use the latest super food!
Ingredients:
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned
1/4 cup jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup broth
1 cup quinoa, toasted
1 lb 97% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
sour cream
cilantro
lime
Directions:
1. 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
2. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients, tomatoes through quinoa.
3. 3. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Replace foil and bake another 30 minutes.
4. 4. While quinoa mixture is baking, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water has evaporated.
5. 5. When quinoa mixture has finished baking, remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Stir in taco seasoning beef. Top with cheddar cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.
6. 6. Serve with optional sour cream, chopped cilantro and lime juice squeezed over.
By RecipeOfHealth.com