Quinoa Enchilada Bake
If I could, I would pack my bags and head to the beaches of sunny Mexico! My husband has been there numerous times and raves about the food. I realize my experience of "Mexican" food really fits into the Tex-Mex category, but you can't go wrong with spices, avocado and lime. One of our favourite spins on enchiladas is this Quinoa Enchilada Bake. It's vegetarian and a great Meatless Monday option. Why not give it a try?
QUINOA ENCHILADA BAKE
PREP TIME: 15 MIN | COOK TIME: 30 MIN | TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
INGREDIENTS (serves 6)
1 cup quinoa
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can green chiles, drained
1/2 cup whole corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed,drained
1 red bell pepper diced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cups marble cheese, divided
1 roma tomato
1 avocado
lime wedges
DIRECTIONS
Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350° F and lightly grease 8x8 baking dish
In a large bowl, mix quinoa + enchilada sauce + chiles + corn + black beans + red pepper + spices + 1 cup of cheese
Bake initially for 20 minutes
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes
Garnish with tomato, avocado, wedges of lime
Enjoy!
* Original recipe adapted here.
This past weekend, we experienced an ice storm turning the outdoor elements into a scene resembling the movie "Frozen:. However; Elsa was wrong- the cold DOES bother us! [Especially in April. Spring, where art thou]? Being storm stayed isn't all bad though; cozy days with no where to go are special and rare. Thankfully the hydro stayed on so Dylan and I could do some baking. Not only does it occupy a little kid with cabin fever, but the results were a delicious treat!
Here is a recipe...
The trees are vibrant shades of orange, yellow and reds. The air is cool and crisp. Autumn is here and it is magical.
If I could, I would pack my bags and head to the beaches of sunny Mexico! My husband has been there numerous times and raves about the food. I realize my experience of "Mexican" food really fits into the Tex-Mex category, but you can't go wrong with spices, avocado and lime. One of our favourite spins on enchiladas is this Quinoa Enchilada Bake. It's vegetarian and a great Meatless Monday option. Why not give it a try?
Cabin fever has set in! We've been under extreme cold warnings for the past two weeks. Last year the phrase "Polar Vortex" was all the rage; this year "Siberian Air Mass" is making waves. Either way, it is cold up in here!
Warm yourself up with these yummy roasted chickpeas!
If your holidays look anything like ours, you have not one but several Christmas gatherings. With all the feasting, I begin to crave healthy and light dishes. This is my second year bringing this delicious salad to a Christmas dinner. Packed full of greens and roasted sweet potatoes it's nutritious yet festive with pomegranate seeds and feta.
Give it a try! It makes for a great side dish or even a low-key meal in itself.
Tomorrow I am meeting my high school girlfriends for our annual Christmas cookie exchange. I hadn't decided what I was going to bake, but when my baby was up at 3:30 am and then again at 6:00 am this morning- hello 9 month sleep regression- I knew I needed something easy and quick.
I decided to make this "Christmas Crack" introduced to me by my mother-in-law. They require only 4 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up, but WHOA MAMA! They are that good.
