Cheesy Quinoa & Black Bean Casserole

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Yiels: 8 servings | Calories: 238 | Total Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 616mg | Carbohydrates: 28g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Protein: 14g | SmartPoints: 7

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, pre-rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded (reduced fat) cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups salsa, no-sugar added
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, optional sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for serving

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from skinnyms.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add quinoa to 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Toss quinoa with beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread 1/2 across the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole pan. Top with an even layer of salsa, then a layer of cheddar. Repeat layering, ending with cheese on top.

Loosely cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Serve with cilantro and sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping.

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