ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno
• 2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup corn
• 1 lime
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 2 cups cheese
• optional: avocado, sour cream

directions:

• preheat oven to 350f and grease 9x13 baking dish
• add quinoa and 2 cups of water and bring to boil for 5 min. reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 min. remove from heat and fluff with fork.
• in a pan, add olive oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeno and saute until soft
• add peppers and corn and cook for 3-4 min
• add juice of lime, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro
• season with salt/pepper to taste
• in large bowl, add quinoa, black beans, sauteed veggies, 1/2 cup cheese and enchilada sauce
• pour mixture into baking dish and add remaining cheese
• cover dish with foil and bake for 20 min
• remove foil then bake for 10 more min