Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole

Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 204.5
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.4 mg
  • Sodium: 315.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
  • Protein: 13.8 g

Introduction

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
3 cups cooked black beans (or two
15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
2 large sweet potatoes, shredded
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 tbsp ground cumin
Liberal pinches salt and pepper
2 eggs
1 cup salsa
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9” x 9” casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, black beans, sweet potato, 1⁄2 cup of the cheese, and the cumin, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs and the salsa. Pour the salsa mixture over the quinoa-bean mixture, then pour everything into the prepared casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Garnish with the cilantro.

Serving size: 1 heaping cup

Number of Servings: 8


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