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healthy enchilada casserole surprise

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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

This is a great recipe for Cinco De Mayo..this was served at last years celebration at a casino party. It is not exactly the same, but it is pretty darn close and my family loves this one. I even liked it and I usually don't like to eat spicy foods because of my reflux...but I took my medicine and enjoyed it with pleasure. I hope you give it a try. This tastes even better the next day- that is if there are any leftovers...

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(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For healthy enchilada casserole surprise

  • 1 pkg
    5.46 oz. quinoa with roasted garlic or 1 cup of quinoa
  • 10 oz
    can mild enchilada sauce
  • 14 oz
    can roasted corn, drained
  • 1 c
    canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper, i use a pizza hut packet
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • to taste
    black pepper and salt
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 md
    avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 1 md
    tomato, seeded and diced

How To Make healthy enchilada casserole surprise

  • 1
    In a large saucepan cook quinoa according to package directions; set aside. Heat oven to 375^. Lightly spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick butter spray.
  • 2
    In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, enchilada sauce, corn(you can use frozen corn),black beans, cilantro, red pepper seeds, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Stir in 3/4 cup of each cheese. Pour the quinoa mixture into the baking dish.
  • 4
    Top with the remaining cheeses. Bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, it takes about 15 minutes in my oven.
  • 5
    Garnish each serving with the avocado and tomato. This mixture tastes great with flour tortillas. My son fills a tortilla with the mixture and rolls it up to eat. I squeezed lime juice over the avocado and tomato to keep it fresh.
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