Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa

November 01, 2014

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This crockpot Mexican quinoa is bursting with deliciously fresh and healthy ingredients. This dish is all cooked in the slow cooker!

1 and 1/2 pounds (~4 cups) butternut squash
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (15.25 ounces) black beans
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted petite diced tomatoes
1 small jalapeno, optional
2 cans (19 ounces each) red enchilada sauce
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, fresh lime juice, sour cream, chopped cilantro

Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Be generous!! Peel and deseed the butternut squash. Cut it into cubes and place in the slow cooker. Add in the corn, drained and rinsed black beans, rinsed quinoa...
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Nutritions

Calories
757

Sodium
508mg
21% DV

Fat
42g
65% DV

Protein
15g
30% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV