Vegetarian Quinoa Bake
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1 + ½ cups uncooked multi-colored quinoa
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2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
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1 cup frozen charred corn
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1 1.4 oz. can chopped green chiles
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Kosher salt and pepper
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Finely chopped scallions and cilantro
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1 + ½ cups salsa
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Once it’s cooked, remove it from the heat and transfer the cooked quinoa into a large bowl.
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Fold in 1 + ½ cups of shredded Colby jack cheese, ½ cup of shredded mozzarella, black beans, corn, green chiles, and salsa. Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
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Lightly spray a medium-sized skillet with non-stick spray and transfer the mixture into the skillet. Top with the remaining shredded cheeses and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with green onions and cilantro to serve.