Cheesy Black Bean Quinoa Bake
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A cheesy black bean quinoa bake layers quinoa, black beans, and chicken with salsa and warm spices, then is topped with melted cheese. It's hearty, southwestern-flavored, and ready to bake. Serves 8.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 cups cooked quinoa (about 680 grams (see note))
- 2 (15-ounce each) cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces salsa verde (can sub your favorite tomato salsa, if desired)
- Juice of 1 lime (about a tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 2-3 cups shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses
- Chopped (fresh cilantro for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1156mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 854mg
- Calcium
- 90mg
- Iron
- 5mg
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- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1156MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.