Quinoa Mexican Casserole

13 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 4 teaspoons Mexican Spices*, Divided Use
  • 1 can Ro*tel Tomatoes (10 Ounce Can)
  • 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans
  • 1/2 whole Cucumber
  • 1 cup Uncooked Asparagus, Chopped
  • 2 bunches Spinach (2 Large Handfuls Chopped)
  • 1/2 cups Cilantro, Chopped
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese, Shredded

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Cook quinoa according to package directions, but use chicken stock instead of water (more flavor).
  3. 3
    Once almost completely done, stir in 2 teaspoons of Mexican spices.
  4. 4
    * I have a spice mix that was made for me by a family friend, but you can use anything you would typically spice tacos with (cumin, cayenne, salt, garlic, oregano, etc).
  5. 5
    In a medium size bowl, mix together all of the remaining ingredients except quinoa and cheese.
  6. 6
    Mix in the remaining spices, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7
    Once quinoa is done, use a 1.5 quart loaf dish or something similar, layer some of the quinoa then some of the veggie mixture, sprinkle some cheese over top.
  8. 8
    Repeat this process, like making a lasagna, until dish is full.
  9. 9
    Bake for about 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    Then sprinkle a little more cheese on top at the end and broil on high until cheese is nice and bubbly.
  11. 11
    Serve with fresh pieces of avocado.
  12. 12
    ** You can add a variety of different vegetables to this.
  13. 13
    I think squash, zucchini, corn, and a variety of other things would be wonderful.

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