Mexican Quinoa Bake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Rinse the quinoa and then add it to a pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

While the quinoa is cooking, add the olive oil to a large skillet and cook the peppers and onions over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Once the quinoa is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and stir in the salsa, black beans, corn, peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Step 5

Add to a medium-sized casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Step 7

Remove the foil and continue to bake for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Top with your favorite toppings!