Hi Friends!
I have a quick recipe to share with you guys today. I wasn’t planning to blog about it. It was just something I threw together the other night for dinner…but as soon as I posted it on instagram and saw how many of you wanted the recipe, I wrote down the ingredients I used so I could share it with you!
This dish is, surprise surprise, Mexican inspired. Have you noticed we eat a lot of Mexican around here? Several times a week….but neither of us seem to get tired of it so it works for us.
So here’s what was in it:
Cheesy Mexican Quinoa
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Keywords: stovetop bake entree healthy low-sodium vegetarian quinoa
Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
- 1/2 c onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 c black beans, cooked
- 1/2 c corn kernels
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-2 tsp cumin,
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 c quinoa, cooked
- 1 c grated/shredded low-fat cheese
- 1 c skim milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp flour
- Toppings: tomato & avocado
Instructions
1. In a pan, saute the onions, peppers, garlic and spices until softened.
2. Add the black beans, corn and quinoa and mix well.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt the butter, then add the flour.
5. Slowly add the milk and stir constantly to minimize lumps.
6. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Add the quinoa mixture and stir until mixed well.
8. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
9. Top with tomatoes and avocado!
I didn’t take any fancy photos. All I have are the few I snapped with my phone, but you get the idea. It looks good, it tastes better, it’s packed with protein and it’s easy to make. That’s what we like to call “a real winner!”
For the cheese, I used 1/2 c grated pepperjack and 1/2 c shredded mexican. I used leftover quinoa but if you need to, you can cook some while the peppers and onions are sauteing. Don’t worry if there are some flour lumps in your milk mixture from the flour….it happens to me all the time. In my personal opinion, the best way to eat this is to serve it with tortilla chips and use the chips to scoop up each bite 
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
I adore you because your photos still be fancy
xo
Miz recently posted..The post I hope my husband doesnt read.
Mmmmm, cheese + quinoa has gotta be good.
i know, right?! can’t go wrong there!
I love Mexican food so I’m loving all your Mexican inspired dishes!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..12-12-12
i’m glad…because i seem to be on a kick!
Yay!! Another quinoa recipe for me!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..2012 Year in Running
you know it! add it to the rotation!
this looks fantastic! the instructions are similar to the ones for the lentil veggie mac n cheese, which I made again this past weekend too and my husband loves it!
Danica @ It’s Progression recently posted..wiaw #47: slow as molasses
yep! super similar
so glad you guys are liking the mac and cheese 
A healthy Mexican mac n’ cheese! I love it
Definitely trying this out soon!
Parita @ myinnershakti recently posted..Create Your Own Tabata Workout
yes!! enjoy, my friend
This looks great! I’ve had a can of black beans in my pantry for AGES and I keep forgetting about them. May just have to use them to make this!
use them up girl!!! bean power
We eat a lot of Mexican themed dinners too! This would be a big hit in our house.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Tell Me About Your 2012
let me know if you try it out!!
I am always so impressed with your quick, easy, and delicious dinners, Lindsay! This one looks like another winner
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige recently posted..How to Make your January Gym Membership Last Until Christmas
thanks friend!!! quick and easy could be my middle name….or not…that might be awkward!
As usual your a culinary skills are unreal! This sounds delicious and easy to make. I read a lot of blogs Linds, but actually make more recipes from your site than any other; it’s food my family and I enjoy and eat time and time again. xo
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Tell me about your 2012
thank you so much Lisa…that means a lot
xoxo
This looks delicious! I’m always in the market for tasty new comfort food recipes and this one looks like it just might get to the top of the list – Quick, easy & yummy – Three of my favorite things!
Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie recently posted..Sephora Giveaway!
yay! mine too! let me know if you try it out!
Oh my! Sounds and looks delicious. I love your recipes because they are easy for someone like me who doesn’t cook. Can’t wait to try this.
Angie @ Losing It and Loving It recently posted..2012 Health and Fitness Gift Guide
thank you!! i like to keep things simple around here
I could eat Mexican food everyday for the rest of my life. This looks fabulous!
uh, me too
easily.
love cheezy quinoa dishes!
purelymichelle recently posted..are you ready?
I love how quick & easy your recipes are! Perfect for when I get cooking-lazy (which is often).
Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete recently posted..My Version of a Nightcap
thank you!!! i’m quite lazy myself
I need more Mexican foods in my life, this looks super simple and delicious! My kind of meals!
yes you do, my friend!!! so easy and delish!
This looks so delish! Almost like mac and cheese but with quinoa!
Alexis @ Hummusapien recently posted..THE Sandwich
exactly!! more protein…for the win!
Thanks for the recipe girl, this looks amazing! I haven’t had quinoa in awhile and I kinda miss it!!
xxoo
Kris | iheartwellness.com recently posted..Let Forgiveness Be Merry! {Day 2 of 12 Days To A Glam Christmas}
woohoo!!! get it back in the rotation! quinoa for the win!
Sounds delicious! I do love me some quinoa.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal recently posted..Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
isn’t it great! i’ve been putting it in EVERYTHING lately!
yummmm pinned!
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Oh Hi!
That looks SO good! I am going to have to try this for dinner within the next couple of days! Thanks
Brooke @ Running In Heels recently posted..Whoever said fannypacks were the new Louis were seriously disturbed…
wheeeeeee!!!! enjoy it girl
Yum yum yum!! I’m totally making this for the potluck I’m going to on Wednesday. Admittedly, when I saw the picture of this in your WIAW post I was hoping that you’s share the recipe
Janice – Fitness Cheerleader recently posted..Rice Works Crisps and a Cry for Christmas Stress Tips
hope it turned out well!!
heck yea! Mexican anyday and everyday!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted..product review + latest workouts
exactly, girl! always
This looks amazing! and I love the idea of using chips – my husband is obsessed with all things mexican so I will definitely have to make this soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife recently posted..Healthy Living on the Cheap Spotlight #2
you’re welcome! enjoy! ps…i use chips to scoop up pretty much everything!
looks delicious!!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings recently posted..Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap #fbcookieswap
AGHH! This is already bookmarked! My hubby is 1/2 Mexican and I feel terrible that I don’t make more mexican food!! Definitely going to try this!! It looks SO yummy! =) xoxo
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..When do you throw in the towel?
All these fancy quinoa recipes mean I should try this stuff…. never had ti before. (gasp)
Pavement Runner recently posted..Playlist Thursday: Best Songs of 2012
you should def try! but put it in something…don’t just try it by itself. gag!
Mexican inspired + cheese = Winner in my book!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..Confession Time: Inner Lazy Big Girl Coming Out
hehe mine too
can’t go wrong with that combo!
Oh yes please! This looks fantastic
Karla @ myhighonlife recently posted..Healthy Holidays
thank you so much
This looks awesome! Thanks Lindsay
Brad recently posted..Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of the Off Season
Yum, yum, yum! My husband and I just had this for lunch. I used 2 cans of black beans, no corn, and for the cheese…pepper jack. Awesome with chips (baked Tostito scoops) just like you said. Thanks so much.
Kim F recently posted..The Pioneer Woman Rocks!
yay!!! so glad you liked it!
Ok, I’m totally drooling over this. You make the best good!! I had to forward to my quinoa/Mexican food loving friend. Can’t wait to make!
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