Cinco de Mayo is true across the nook so why not throw all of your favourite Mexican flavors collectively into one wholesome casserole!
I’m ALL about fast and straightforward recipes, particularly throughout the busy work week, and it really doesn’t get a lot simpler (or tastier!) than this Candy Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bake! I imply you actually simply dump your whole components into one single dish and throw it within the oven. It’s that straightforward! A satisfyingly wholesome meal that’s tremendous filling and filled with fiber and protein regardless of being a meatless dish.
A few times per week I actually prefer to eat all plant-based meals which makes this recipe excellent for our household and in addition offers us scrumptious leftovers for our meal prep! Typically I’ll add rooster or beef together with this casserole, however it actually is tremendous scrumptious all by itself or over a salad with some sliced avocado
The quinoa on this recipe cooks actually simply within the baking dish together with the remainder of the components, zero range high cooking required! A scrumptious mixture of candy potatoes, black beans, and corn together with seasonings like chili powder, cumin, thyme and garlic. Should you’re not a fan of quinoa, brown rice would make an excellent substitute!
I actually love this easy casserole as a result of not solely does it make a filling weeknight meal all by itself, however this additionally makes an excellent aspect dish too. Should you aren’t vegan or dairy-free, be at liberty to throw in some shredded rooster, floor beef or turkey together with some shredded cheese or you would even serve this up on taco evening. The leftovers certain make a scrumptious breakfast too! Simply add a fried egg and a few avocado
Personally I discovered that chopping the candy potatoes into smaller cubes made this recipe work greatest as this makes the potatoes tremendous tender whereas cooking. The best means to do that was to slice the candy potatoes into “fries” then chop them into cubes, a couple of 1/2 inch every.
One other tip is to bake this dish coated for the primary 45 minutes then end off baking uncovered in order that the liquid can actually get absorbed whereas additionally giving the potatoes a pleasant coloration. I additionally allowed the casserole to sit down for an extra 5 minutes as soon as I pulled it out of the oven in order that any of the remaining liquid could possibly be soaked up with the remainder of the dish. I used to be initially fearful once I pulled out the casserole that it nonetheless appeared a bit “liquidy,” however that immediately went away and tasted excellent after sitting for a couple of minutes earlier than serving!
As soon as all the things is cooked, I merely simply sprinkled with some chopped inexperienced onions and it was able to serve! That is undoubtedly a type of dishes you possibly can simply make to your liking too, be at liberty to substitute different veggies that you just favor akin to chopped bell peppers, zucchini or squash, you possibly can change up the seasonings and, as I mentioned earlier than, this may additionally style scrumptious topped with some shredded cheese!
I actually hope you all get pleasure from this candy potato and black bean quinoa casserole as a lot as we did and when you DO find yourself making this for you and your loved ones, don’t overlook to share your scrumptious images on Instagram or Twitter and hashtag #eatyourselfskinnyrecipe in order that I can see what you all are consuming! Have an excellent Cinco de Mayo this week!
