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CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr
 ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
 1 cup water
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 small onion, diced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 cup organic corn frozen kernels
 juice of one lime
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp chili powder
  cup chopped cilantro
 salt and pepper to taste
 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
 2 cups red enchilada sauce
 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
 tortillas
1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 backing dish and set aside.

2

Add quinoa and water to a med saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 min. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 min, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover quinoa and set aside.

3

In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and saute until softened, about 5 min. Add in corn. Cook for about 3-4 min. Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Mix quinoa with veggies. Use as much of the quinoa as you like. Save the rest for another time.

5

In 9 x 12 inch pan, layer: tortillas; enchilada sauce, veggies & beans, cheese.

6

Bake 20 minutes covered and 10 minutes without the cover.

Ingredients

 ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
 1 cup water
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 small onion, diced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 cup organic corn frozen kernels
 juice of one lime
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp chili powder
  cup chopped cilantro
 salt and pepper to taste
 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
 2 cups red enchilada sauce
 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
 tortillas

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 backing dish and set aside.

2

Add quinoa and water to a med saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 min. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 min, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover quinoa and set aside.

3

In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and saute until softened, about 5 min. Add in corn. Cook for about 3-4 min. Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Mix quinoa with veggies. Use as much of the quinoa as you like. Save the rest for another time.

5

In 9 x 12 inch pan, layer: tortillas; enchilada sauce, veggies & beans, cheese.

6

Bake 20 minutes covered and 10 minutes without the cover.

Notes

Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake