Mexican Quinoa Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned
1/4 cup jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup broth
1 cup quinoa, toasted
1 lb 97% lean ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
sour cream
cilantro
lime

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients, tomatoes through quinoa.
3. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Replace foil and bake another 30 minutes.
4. While quinoa mixture is baking, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water has evaporated.
5. When quinoa mixture has finished baking, remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Stir in taco seasoning beef. Top with cheddar cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.
6. Serve with optional sour cream, chopped cilantro and lime juice squeezed over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	288.06 Kcal (1206 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.65g	18%
Cholesterol	49.93mg	17%
Sodium	329.01mg	14%
Potassium	287.05mg	6%
Total Carbs	25g	8%
Sugars	1.49g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	12%
Protein	20.71g	41%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	146.2mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.64 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.45g	18%
Cholesterol	27.67mg	17%
Sodium	182.33mg	14%
Potassium	159.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.85g	8%
Sugars	0.83g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	12%
Protein	11.48g	41%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	9%
Iron	1.7mg	17%
Calcium	81mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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