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Mexican Quinoa Lasagna

This Mexican Quinoa Lasagna is the perfect, healthy, gluten free weeknight meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • ½ cup portobello mushrooms chopped
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved (you can use canned tomatoes too)
  • 6 -6 inch gluten free tortillas
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and turkey or chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes until no longer pink inside.
  • While turkey or chicken is cooking, place 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid has disappeared. Set aside.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion and mushrooms. Mix well.
  • Add black beans, corn, white beans and grape tomatoes. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Slice tortillas in half to make sure they fit and lay them on the bottom of the dish.
  • Next, spoon quinoa on top of tortillas. Layer with meat mixture, then sprinkle with cheese.
  • Repeats layers of tortillas, quinoa, meat mixture and cheese until ingredients run out.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes until cheese has melted. Top with cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4mg