Mexican Red Bean Quinoa Casserole Meal Prep
When you're missing Mexican flavors, this red bean quinoa casserole might be just what you need! It's a vegetarian dish that's full of flavors. On top of it, it's budget-friendly yet very nutritious.
Servings: 3 meal prep bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 large can corn or 2 small cans
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Drain red kidney beans as well as corn, then wash the quinoa. Dice white onion, red bell pepper, and grate your cheddar.
- Now mix all of the ingredients together. Afterward, oil your pan and spread your mixture into the pan.
- Bake it in the oven for 30 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let the casserole sit for another 25 minutes.
- Afterward, divide the casserole into 3 servings and store it in glass containers. They will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 meal prep container (23 oz) | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 873mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 15g