Description
This vegetarian black bean quinoa casserole is a hearty and wholesome dish made with black beans, quinoa, corn, bell peppers, and a flavorful blend of spices. It’s topped with melty cheese and baked to perfection, making it a comforting meatless meal that’s great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, sliced (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 or similar-sized baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in black beans, corn, cooked quinoa, and drained diced tomatoes. Mix until everything is combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked quinoa to save time during preparation.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use vegan cheese and dairy-free yogurt to make this casserole vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
