Meatless Friday: Mexican Quinoa

Alexis Dallara-Marsh shares a busy-day recipe for a simple slow cooker dish. Make extra and enjoy the leftovers all weekend!

Mexican Quinoa is a simple “dump it and forget about it” slow cooker meal. Plant-based "beyond" beef can be used as well if wanted but is not necessary. Top your bowl with your favorite toppings — like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and lime. This is a great comfort food and so easy to do quickly and lasts for days.

Mexican Quinoa

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
Water according to directions on package
1 can red enchilada sauce
1 can beans 
1 packet seasoning mix
Vegetables (we like cubed squash)

Directions

Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low setting for at least 4 hours.

When quinoa is ready to serve, top your bowl with your favorite toppings—we like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and lime.

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For #MeatlessFriday try this simple slow-cooker meal that's a busy-day favorite. #CatholicMom

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