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Recipes - Green Chile Quinoa Casserole

Recipe Name

Green Chile-Quinoa Casserole

Submitted by

nancypv1

Recipe Description

A new one for me, love green chiles and quinoa...want to know the nutrient value and calories per serving. Also, to help count points for Weight Watchers.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	60	Cook Time (minutes)	25	Ready In (minutes)	85

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1 1/2	cup	quinoa, dry
1	tablespoon	garlic minced
1/4	cup, chopped	green onions
1	onion	1 medium onions chopped
1	cup	Rotel - diced tomatoes & Green chilies
1 3/4	cup	1 can Pinto Beans
1 1/2	teaspoon	Spices, ground cumin
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	oregano
1/2	teaspoon	chile powder
4	tortillas (approx 7-8" dia)	flour tortilla, whole wheat
1	tablespoon	Green chiles, 4 oz canned chopped, jalapeno
1/2	cup, shredded	Cheese, Monterey Jack
1/4	cup	Cheese, cheddar, shredded
1/4	cup	cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Cook quinoa in water according to box instructions. Set aside.
2	Coat a large saute pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot. Add garlic, scallions, onion and saute until translucent, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, pinto beans, cumin, salt, oregano, chile powder and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
3	Preheat oven to 325
4	Coat a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange tortillas in dish and top with tomato mixture. Cover with cooled quinoa and green chile strips. Cover and bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheeses and cilantro. Bake an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheeses. Serve with sour cream and your favorite salsa.

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