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Veggie-Packed Quinoa Casserole

A nutritious and hearty casserole loaded with quinoa and a variety of vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: casserole, main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Vegetables
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper any color
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs optional for crunch

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
Mix Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, spinach, black beans, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble Casserole
  1. Transfer the quinoa and vegetable mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheese and bread crumbs on top.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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