Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

Name: Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; 1 lb (500 g) ground turkey, browned; 1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained; 1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1 package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix; 4 cups shredded Mexican or Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1 roma tomato, finely diced; 1/4 cup corn; 2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped

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Prep 15 min
Total 60 min
Servings 12

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You already love enchiladas. So why not try another way to enjoy them? This one calls for quinoa instead of corn tortillas, and tastes like a dream. Recipe by Cheeky Kitchen.

Created Apr 25, 2018

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa
1 lb (500 g) ground turkey, browned
1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained
1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
4 cups shredded Mexican or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 avocado, diced
1 roma tomato, finely diced
1/4 cup corn
2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped

Steps

1

Preheat oven to 400º F. In a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, mix together quinoa, turkey, black beans, enchilada sauce, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Top with 3 cups shredded cheese.
2

Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until cheese melts.
3

Remove from oven, stir casserole to mix, and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese, diced avocado, tomato, corn and cilantro. Return to oven and bake for 7-10 minutes more, until cheese melts completely. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

184 Calories, 5.7g Total Fat, 11.9g Protein, 21.5g Total Carbs, 2.9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings

Calories: 184

Total Fat: 5.7g

Saturated Fat: 1.1g

Cholesterol: 26.1mg

Sodium: 244mg

Total Carbs: 21.5g

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g

Sugars: 2.9g

Protein: 11.9g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.