Mexican Quinoa Slowcooker

I've been trying to incorporate sneaky ways to put Quinoa into our diet, its more healthy has lots of fiber and can be filling. Although its more expensive than rice the benefits outweigh those of rice as well. 

• 1 pound ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken

• 1 and 1/2 cups uncooked Organic Quinoa (Rinse well strain with paper towel)

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans

• 1 cup frozen corn or canned corn

• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes  

• 1/2 cup salsa

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1/2 cup onion

• 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers 

• 1 cup water

• 1 enchilada sauce (I use Ortega 16oz) 

• 2 cups cheddar or Mexican cheese

• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Dallops of sour cream on top before serving

• Additional Options: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, green onions, 1 small jalapeno

This a great meal for days when you want something easy, different and want it to be ready around a certain time frame. This takes about 3hrs on high or 5-5.5 on low. 

Cook meat first, drain if needed and place in crockpot or slow cooker.

Rinse the quinoa very well to deter the bitterness.

Add all addition ingredients except for cheese and cilantro in the pot, mix together, and set to desired time frame:) 

When its done add in cheese, scoop out into servings and add sour cream on top 

Even my girls loved this dish!