Happy to say that we cooked together this week! We planned on cooking last week, but a large argument got in the way and we were both so tired after arguing that it just wasn’t going to happen.
But that’s what this is all about…finding a way to build our relationship. Sometimes these difficult experiences help us understand better what it is we are after. And this Enchilida Casserole was worth the wait!! This colorful dish packs a punch with flavor and is loaded with so many high-powered nutritious ingredients! And of course it’s easy to make.
| Prep Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
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Ingredients
- Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 1/2 tbs chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 6-oz can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
casserole
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 10 oz Enchilada Sauce store bought works too but it's the homemade sauce that makes this special
- 1 4.5-oz can chopped green chiles hot or mild
- 1/2 cup corn kernels frozen, canned, or roasted
- 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tbs fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1/4 cup each of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses for sprinkling on top
Ingredients
casserole
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Instructions
- Put the oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour stirring constantly for a few minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cook for a couple minutes over medium heat until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and then broth. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat. Stir in salt to taste and continue simmering until thickened, about 5 minutes.
prepare casserole
- In a large saucepan add 2 cups water and 1 cup quinoa and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 deg.
- Lightly oil an 8×8 or 2 quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Spread quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with diced avocado and tomato. Enjoy!