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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

Healthy, easy Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa. Just set it and forget it for a cheesy, protein-packed crock pot meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
0 minutes
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can yellow corn drained and rinsed
  • 2 15-ounce cans mild or medium red enchilada sauce divided
  • 1 15-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese
  • optional: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream

Instructions

  • Add beans, corn, 1 can of enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and chiles, quinoa, water, cream cheese, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  • Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover and cook 4-5 hours on high or 5-7 hours on low.
  • Uncover, top with tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, and chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

*For added flavor, I like to add 1 teaspoon each cumin and garlic powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2mg
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