Mexican Poblano Black Bean Quinoa Bake

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and lightly oil a large baking dish.

2. Cook the quinoa in the vegetable broth until the liquid is absorbed, then fluff it with a fork.

   ⏱ Start timer · 15 min

3. Warm the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and poblano peppers until softened; add the garlic at the end.

   ⏱ Start timer · 7 min

4. Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and half of the cheese.

5. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and cover it with the remaining cheese.

   ⏱ Start timer · 25 min

6. Bake until the center is hot and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

   ⏱ Start timer · 5 min

7. Broil briefly if you want a more deeply browned cheese topping.

   ⏱ Start timer · 10 min

8. Let the bake rest before adding cilantro and cutting it into portions.