They say that most New Year’s resolutions fail by February, but this dish will have you sticking to your meatless meal resolution for sure! Mexican Veggie Quinoa Bake is delicious on its own but can also be used as taco or burrito “meat” because it is so filling. Quinoa is considered a perfect protein meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids your body needs. Pretty cool! Add all kinds of tasty ingredients, and you have a one pot meal that you will be able to throw together in no time!
Yes, please!
You could easily assemble this and do the steps to the microwave and put it in the fridge then bake at dinner time. It’s full of flavor, color and will keep you good and full without feeling guilty. Is it weird I’m getting hungry just looking at the pics? It also freezes well if you want to split the batch!
The video shows you how to bring it all together and what the recipe should look like in different stages.
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Notes
Can also be used as taco or burrito "meat"
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 15 oz can low salt garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 oz can low salt diced tomatoes and chiles
- 4 oz can green chiles (optional)
- 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup scallions, diced
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In an 8x8 pan, add the quinoa, veggie broth, beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, enchilada sauce and spices and stir.
- Microwave for 5 minutes covered.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes (use a cookie sheet under the pan to catch any spills/drips) then stir.
- Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven and top with scallions and cheese. Cover for 5 minutes to let cheese melt and serve.
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21 Comments
Looks delicious! Teresa from NanaHood http://nanahood.com/nanas-blueberry-smoothie
Thank you!
Looks like a very healthy and delicious meal! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday! You always have the most delicious recipes. 🙂
It’s our dinner tonight! One of our new faves for sure!
That looks so flavorful and delicious! I wish this was on my dinner menu tonight!
It’s a perfect one pot meal so easy to add another time!
I’ve been looking for a tasty way to try quinoa, and this looks pretty good. I like to make my own enchilada sauce with chipotles, which I’m sure would go great with this recipe!
I’ll be pinning and tweeting this. Greetings from the Inspire Me Monday linky!
Ooh homemade enchilada sauce would be even better! I hope you love it!
Your Mexican Veggie Quinoa Bake is awesome and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen! Thank you for hosting!
Sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing at the inspiration spotlight party @dearcreatives
Thanks so much for hosting!
This looks delicious! We’re going to become vegan for a month once we’ve used up our stocks of non-vegan food and this sounds like something I’d be able to make without messing up 🙂 #tttparty
I think this could become one of your new staples! I just ate it for lunch and it’s even better the next day!
What is the purpose of microwaving first, and how can I make it without that step?
It just cuts down on the time in the oven since the quinoa takes longer to cook than say rice. If you’ve got the time (or no microwave) just add 5-15 minutes onto your covered bake time depending on your oven.
I love meat free meals and I’m always looking for new recipes. Your Mexican Veggie Quinoa Bake has lots of wonderful flavours and it’s really hearty too. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party!
This has become a staple for us and it’s so filling and tastes even better the next day!
This looks incredible. I was looking for a new quinoa recipe to try, this is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Ooh good! I hope you love it as much as we do!
I need to eat more quinoa – this looks really good! Pinned! Thanks for sharing this great post at the Lazy Gastronome’s What’s for Dinner party – I love to see what you have to bring. Have a wonderful week.