Cheesy Mexican Quinoa (from TheLeanGreenBean.com)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 266.4
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 16.0 mg
- Sodium: 110.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 12.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Cheesy Mexican Quinoa (from TheLeanGreenBean.com) calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1/2 c onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 c black beans, cooked
1/2 c corn kernels
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 tsp cumin,
1 tsp paprika
1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 c quinoa, cooked
1 c grated/shredded low-fat cheese
1 c skim milk
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a pan, saute the onions, peppers, garlic and spices until softened.
2. Add the black beans, corn and quinoa and mix well.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt the butter, then add the flour.
5. Slowly add the milk and stir constantly to minimize lumps.
6. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the quinoa mixture and stir until mixed well.
8. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish... top with a bit more shredded cheese if desired, and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
9. Top with tomatoes and avocado!
Serving Size: makes 6 servings
2. Add the black beans, corn and quinoa and mix well.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt the butter, then add the flour.
5. Slowly add the milk and stir constantly to minimize lumps.
6. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the quinoa mixture and stir until mixed well.
8. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish... top with a bit more shredded cheese if desired, and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
9. Top with tomatoes and avocado!
Serving Size: makes 6 servings
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