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Southwestern Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Southwestern Quinoa Casserole

This delicious Southwestern Quinoa Casserole is great for meal prep, doesn’t take long at all, and is PACKED with protein!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mexican casserole, mexican quinoa, quinoa casserole, southwestern casserola
Servings: 6 Pieces
Calories: 382kcal
Cost: $7.25
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mexican casserole, mexican quinoa, quinoa casserole, southwestern casserola
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Pieces
Calories: 382kcal
Cost: $7.25

What We Used

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes - 14.5 Ounces/411g
  • 1 Can Black Beans - 15.5 Ounces/439g Drained & Rinsed
  • Green Chiles - Your choice (Diced)
  • 1 ½ Cups Corn - Frozen
  • 1 ½ Cups Mixed Vegetables - Frozen
  • Jalapeños - Your choice (Sliced)
  • 1 Cup Quinoa - 172g Uncooked
  • 3 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning Mix - 12g
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ¼ Cups Bone Broth - 10 Ounces
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef - or Ground Turkey (Lean Preferred) 16 Ounces
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese - 112g (Reduced/Fat Free Preferred)

Instructions

  • If you're using Meat, brown it
  • Add and mix everything together aside from your Cheese in a bowl
  • Pour that mix into a casserole dish
  • Bake on 400F/204C for around 30-35 minutes or until your Quinoa is tender
  • Remove and top with your Cheese
  • Bake for another 5-10 minutes on 400F/204C or until your Cheese has melted

Video

Notes

Use fresh vegetables if you don’t like frozen!
Look for lower sodium alternatives to all of your ingredients!
Calories in the whole recipe:
  • Calories: 2294
  • Fat: 54g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 3070mg
  • Carbs: 251g
  • Fiber: 51g
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Protein: 201g
 
Calories in each 300g serving (if you make 6):
  • Calories: 382
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3g
  • Sodium: 511.6mg
  • Carbs: 41.8g
  • Fiber: 8.5g
  • Sugar: 5.8g
  • Protein: 33.5g

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 511.6mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 5.8g

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 Ounces/411g
  • 1 Can Black Beans 15.5 Ounces/439g Drained & Rinsed
  • Green Chiles Your choice (Diced)
  • 1 ½ Cups Corn Frozen
  • 1 ½ Cups Mixed Vegetables Frozen
  • Jalapeños Your choice (Sliced)
  • 1 Cup Quinoa 172g Uncooked
  • 3 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning Mix 12g
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ¼ Cups Bone Broth 10 Ounces
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey (Lean Preferred) 16 Ounces
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese 112g (Reduced/Fat Free Preferred)

Instructions

  • If you're using Meat, brown it
  • Add and mix everything together aside from your Cheese in a bowl
  • Pour that mix into a casserole dish
  • Bake on 400F/204C for around 30-35 minutes or until your Quinoa is tender
  • Remove and top with your Cheese
  • Bake for another 5-10 minutes on 400F/204C or until your Cheese has melted

Video

Notes

Use fresh vegetables if you don’t like frozen!
Look for lower sodium alternatives to all of your ingredients!
Calories in the whole recipe:
  • Calories: 2294
  • Fat: 54g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 3070mg
  • Carbs: 251g
  • Fiber: 51g
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Protein: 201g
 
Calories in each 300g serving (if you make 6):
  • Calories: 382
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3g
  • Sodium: 511.6mg
  • Carbs: 41.8g
  • Fiber: 8.5g
  • Sugar: 5.8g
  • Protein: 33.5g

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 511.6mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 5.8g