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Mexican Quinoa Bake Recipe

All you need is 5 minutes to throw this together and chuck it in the oven! Perfect for a quick dinner or as an easy lunch option with a side salad. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 serves

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • Corn from 1 cob or 1 can
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C. Lightly grease or line a baking dish.
  • Wash the quinoa really well and drain/rinse the beans.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into dish and bake for 50mins -1hr.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days