Black Bean Quinoa Casserole
Once or twice a week we like to eat plant-based meals, which makes this recipe perfect for our family. It is packed with protein and with flavor.
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
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Prepare a 9” x 9” baking dish with olive or avocado oil spray.
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.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Garnish with the cilantro.
Nutrition
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