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Taco quinoa casserole with zucchini, topped with diced tomato and avocado.
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Taco Zucchini Quinoa Casserole

Discover a delicious twist on traditional tacos with our Zucchini Quinoa Taco Casserole recipe that packs in flavor, nutrients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed
  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 zucchini medium-sized, diced, peeled
  • 12 oz. taco sauce about 340ml
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Toppings

  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 8x8-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl combine black beans, cooked quinoa, diced zucchini, taco sauce, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture from the bowl into the pan, spreading it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 covered and 10-20 minutes uncovered, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
  • Once fully cooked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Toppings

  • Garnish with avocado, tomato and cilantro.

Notes

*3/4 cup cooked quinoa is approximately 1/2 uncooked
  • You can choose a mild or spicy taco sauce, whichever you prefer.
  • You can substitute black beans for white beans or any other beans that you like.
  • Substitute cheddar cheese for mozzarella, colby jack etc.
  • Serve this flavorful black bean, quinoa, and zucchini casserole as a main dish or as a side alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired meal.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg