Hi All! I hope you are all doing well and finding comfort with family during this time.
I am trying to be creative in the kitchen with cooking from my pantry and this meatless enchilada bake from SkinnyTaste fits the ticket.
I love veggies! I honestly can’t think of a veggie I don’t like or wouldn’t try. I also love a good piece of meat or a nice juicy burger which is why when I try a meatless meal that packs tons of flavor and doesn’t make me miss the meat, I know it’s a keeper.
I am trying to incorporate more meatless meals that aren’t pasta in my daily dinner routine and using quinoa is always a good place to start.
…and incase quinoa isn’t your thing…I was scrolling back through the archives and noticed I have another meatless meal that you could give a try, that actually is another take on meatless enchiladas! It’s black bean, Swiss chard and butternut squash enchilada bake ! so yummy!
My meat loving husband loved this as well, but did say how good it would be if I put some chicken or shrimp with it haha …so however you choose to make it, I know you’re going to love it!
Below is the original recipe from the Skinny Taste web site. I didn’t have everything, so I just used what I had in my pantry — My version is in bold =)
Quinoa Enchilada Bake
- 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups quinoa (rinsed and drained)
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tbsp chipotle en adobo sauce (or more) – I used a can of diced tomatoes instead
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles – Didn’t have these, so I just omit it
- 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen thawed corn – Didn’t have corn
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided*)
- 1 medium (4 oz haas avocado, diced)
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
** Since I took out some of the spicy components, like the chipotle and green chilies, I added about 2 tbsp of chili powder which I always have **
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with oil.
- In a medium saucepan cook the quinoa with 1 3/4 cups broth according to package instructions; when cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and saute until golden, about 1 – 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, cumin, 1/4 cup broth and chipotle en adobo. If it’s too thick, add 2 tbsp water to thin out. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. (This is to make the enchilada sauce, which I didn’t do — I just mixed everything and then baked )
- In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, green chiles, corn, black beans and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix will. Place into the baking dish and spread out. Top with the enchilada sauce and remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake until hot the cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- To serve, top with avocado, scallions and remaining fresh cilantro. Cut into 6 pieces and serve right away.
With love and sugar,
Kristen Xo.