Veggie-Packed Quinoa Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for All
A hearty and nutritious quinoa casserole loaded with veggies, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cooked quinoa with bell peppers, zucchini, corn, black beans, cumin, and chili powder.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with cheese, and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Don’t skip the cheese for that extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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