Easy Mexican Quinoa Individual Mini Casseroles make a great dinner any night of the week. Mix everything up in the individual mugs, bake or microwave. Meatless & gluten-free too.
½cupfrozen corn kernels ***use ⅓ cup for microwave cooking***
½cupblack beans *** use ⅓ cup for microwave cooking***rinsed
½teaspoonscumin
½teaspoonssmoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Grated cheese of your choicefor garnish
Sliced fresh jalapeñosfor garnish
Instructions
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 375º F.
Spray the inside of your Meal Mug with cooking spray.
Place the rinsed quinoa into the Meal Mug.
Add the water, salsa, seasonings, beans and corn.
Mix, and cover with foil.
Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes (leave the foil on).
Remove foil, and give it a mix.
Garnish with your favourite toppings.
ENJOY!!
Microwave Method:
Place rinsed quinoa in Meal Mug.
Add water, salsa, seasonings, corn and beans NOTE:I have reduced the amount of corn/beans slightly to avoid spill over during cooking.
Stir, and place on the Meal Mug vented lid, with the vent OPEN.
Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes NOTE:My microwave is 1000 watts, so you may need to adjust your settings.
Remove from microwave, remove lid, stir, replace lid.
Cook on 80% setting for 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave, remove lid, stir, replace lid.
Cook on 80% for 3 minutes (watch for spill over at this point).
Remove from microwave, close the vent and let rest for 5-6 minutes (liquid needs time to absorb).
Remove lid and mix.
Garnish with your favourite toppings.
ENJOY!!
Notes
These casseroles can be made in advance and reheated when you are ready to eat.
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