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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Easy Dinners > One Pot Meals

    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    Published: Sep 14, 2015 · Modified: Aug 13, 2022 by Melissa · 11 Comments

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    This Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole is a versatile dish that comes together without much work, all in one pot! It's the perfect dinner recipe for those busy weeknights.

    If you like quinoa, you are going to want to try these! Roasted Chickpea and Vegetable Quinoa Bowls (Meatless/GF),Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa, Black Beans, and Corn and Think Greek Quinoa Salad. Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    Today's Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole is my gift to you. I'm sure we are in the same boat - school is back in session, lessons and activities are picking up, and my personal goals and priorities have taken a bit more of a front seat than they did this summer. I'm taking a little more time to meal plan, eat well, and exercise (because I only have three kids at home during the day now!). That doesn't mean that I want to spend the few hours that I do have all my kids at home with me cooking though. My meal plan this month has slow cooker recipes 3 days a week, which I prep and get going during lunch. The other two weeknights are quick and easy one pot kinds of meals. Planning ahead means we are eating well, but I'm also spending my time in the kitchen wisely and enjoying my kids while they are at home in the evening.

    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    We love all things Mexican, Tex-Mex, and taco-y, and this taco casserole is no exception. Eat it like a chili or stew, or throw it inside of a taco shell! You can also use it in taco salad, on nachos, or on top of baked potatoes. It's a versatile dish that comes together without much work, all in one pot. We all need less dishes in our lives, am I right?! Meatless Monday just got tastier.

    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    Isn't that pretty? If you like a little heat, you can add a chopped jalapeño or two. Mmmm!

    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

    Does it matter what type of quinoa and beans I use?

    This recipes is very flexible. You can use the type of quinoa you like (red, black, white, or a blend), as well as the type of beans your prefer (black and small red beans are also great in this).

    Do I wash quinoa?

    If you are new to quinoa, make sure that you wash the stuff well in a small strainer, or it will taste like soap and ruin the whole dish. I learned this the hard way the first time I cooked with it. Unless the packaging says prewashed, you need to spend a few minutes rinsing it under running water. If your strainer is too big, try laying a bit of cheesecloth in the bottom.

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    Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole


    ★★★★★

    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths- Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: About 5 Servings 1x
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    This Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole is a versatile dish that comes together without much work, all in one pot! It's the perfect dinner recipe for those busy weeknights.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 cup chopped sweet bell pepper
    • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
    • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce)
    • 1 can diced tomatoes, with the juice (14.5 oz)
    • 1 cup corn kernels
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 avocado peeled and diced
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet add the oil, onion, and bell peppers. Cook over medium high heat until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
    2. Add the quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
    3. Cover and continue to cook over medium high heat until the quinoa us cooked, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
    4. Remove from the heat and add the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and serve right away.
    5. You can serve this dish its own just as it is but it's also excellent with a little cheese and sour cream on top, used as a taco filling, on top of baked potatoes, in taco salad, or even to dip tortilla chips in.

    Notes

    This recipes is very flexible. You can use the type of quinoa you like (red, black, white, or a blend), as well as the type of beans your prefer (black and small red beans are also great in this).

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: Serves 4 to 6
    • Calories: 425
    • Sugar: 8.3g
    • Sodium: 402.1mg
    • Fat: 16.3g
    • Carbohydrates: 61.6g
    • Protein: 13.7g

    Keywords: quinoa recipe with veggies, vegan quinoa recipe, easy quinoa recipe, best quinoa recipe, easy vegan dinner recipe, easy vegan dinner, easy vegan recipe, easy healthy vegetarian recipe, healthy vegan recipe, healthy vegetarian recipe

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    Check out this list for more meatless meals:

    • Meatless Monday Baked Macaroni (dairy free!)
    • Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Curry (meatless)
    • Veggie and Lentil Burgers
    • Cilantro Rice and Bean Bake (vegetarian enchilada casserole)
    • Easy Pumpkin Cauliflower Curry
    • 20-Minute Roasted Zucchini, Corn, and Black Bean Tacos
    • Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

    You are going to love this one because One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious!

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    1. LeeTrisha

      March 12, 2022 at 11:46 am

      My husband is not a fan of much but cleared the pan of this meal. He is going to enjoy many of Melissa's creations. I have a notebook printed with recipes from her collection online. Thanks, Melissa for making me feel like I can make enjoyable meals for my family that are healthy.

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        March 14, 2022 at 2:24 pm

        I love that so much! Thank you for taking the time to share your success with me!

    2. Julie Catherino

      December 04, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Such a flavorful meal! I used diced tomatoes with hot peppers to spice it up a bit. Very tasty!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        December 04, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Ohhh that's a great addition! Thank you for sharing!

    3. Ruth

      April 21, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      FANTASTIC RECIPE, Melissa! We love this dish so much—we eat it weekly!! ❤️

      ★★★★★

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    4. Natalie

      June 10, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Made this several times now, always really enjoy it!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        June 10, 2019 at 4:36 pm

        So great to hear!!

    5. Natalie Cooper

      December 01, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      love this!!! yum

      ★★★★★

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    6. Naterie

      August 12, 2018 at 12:17 am

      Not always huge quinoa fans, but this was delicious! Quick & easy, too.

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        August 13, 2018 at 7:15 am

        I feel the same way but with all that flavor in there with it, it's great! Thanks for leaving a great review.

    7. deb c

      October 11, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Hey this is really good even when you don't have avocado, cilantro or chili powder. Threw in a hodpodge of powders(ancho, pasilla, chimayo chilis), oregano and garlic powder. Forgot the lime. DRATS! So I compensated by plenty of cheddar cheese and sour cream! Hit the spot! Thanks!!

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