Veggie Quinoa Bake
I came across some quinoa bake recipes online and decided to put my spin on them, using ingredients I had on hand. This recipe is very flexible so you can add or subtract veggies and other ingredients as you wish. Serve with sour cream, avocado, and hot sauce.
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- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- ¾cup dry black beans
- 4cups water
- 2cups tri-colored quinoa
- 1tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1red onion, diced
- 1red bell pepper, diced
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1pinch cumin
- 1½ cups frozen grilled corn (such as Trader Joe's®)
- ½cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- ¾cup spicy green salsa, or more to taste
- 1tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾cup hot water
- 2scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Step 1
Place black beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover by a few inches. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.Step 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Drain black beans and rinse out the pot.Step 3
Combine 4 cups water and quinoa in the pressure cooker pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Brown Rice function and set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.Step 4
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove pot carefully using oven mitts, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let cool.Step 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Step 6
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.Step 7
Stir black beans, onion mixture, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, and green salsa into the pot of quinoa. Spread mixture in a large baking dish.Step 8
Dissolve tomato paste in 3/4 cup hot water. Drizzle over the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle remaining Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallions.