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quinoa
black beans
casserole
vegetarian
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27 April 2025

Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole

Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM

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A hearty, protein-packed vegetarian casserole made with quinoa, black beans, and corn, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole

Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM

A hearty, protein-packed vegetarian casserole made with quinoa, black beans, and corn, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole image
quinoa
black beans
casserole
vegetarian
healthy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4

Chef's Tips

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.

  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.

  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor when serving.

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Ingredients

USMetric

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Cooking the Base

  1. 1

    Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Cooking the Quinoa

  1. 1

    Stir the quinoa and vegetable broth into the onion mixture.

  2. 2

    Season with cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low; simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Finishing the Casserole

  1. 1

    Stir the corn and black beans into the quinoa.

  2. 2

    Continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Calories 402
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 400mg17%
Total Carbohydrates 77g28%
Dietary Fiber 15g54%
Sugars 3g
Protein 21g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.