Quinoa, Black Bean & Veggie Bake

Everyone in your household will come running to find out what’s cooking when you have this is the oven- and we can pretty much guarantee it will be devoured in one sitting. Rich, filling and so full of flavor, but also a healthy veggie dish for all tastes. And requires only 20 min. of effort!

Serves: 4; Preparation time: 20 minutes/ cooking time:10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 8 oz. of your favorite salsa + 3 Tbsp water

• 1 cup Pinwheel Local Corn (frozen)

• 1 cup Pinwheel Local Chopped Spinach (frozen)

• Two 10 oz.pouches Your Organics Ready-to-Use Black Beans, drained & rinsed

• 2 cups shredded cheese (we blended mozzarella and cheddar)

Optional Toppings:

• Cotija cheese

• Hot Sauce

• Sour Cream

• Avocados

• Lime Wedges

Instructions

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan then add the chopped onion. Cook until golden. Add the garlic, quinoa, broth, and salsa and water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.

2. While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 375° F.

3. Transfer the quinoa mixture to a 8-inch casserole dish. Top with the spinach, corn, black beans, then the shredded cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is hot and melted.Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

4. Serve with any/all with the optional toppings.