Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

I have wanted to make this recipe for over a week now. Finally. tonight I had time and all the ingredients to make it. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 pepper
• 1/2 cup of frozen corn
• 1/2 of lemon juice
• slat and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of enchilada sauce
• 1 cup of salsa
• 1 can of black beans
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese

Directions: 

1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a pan with cooking spray.
2. add quinoa and water to medium saucepan and bring to a boil. boil for 5 minutes then turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. fluff with a fork and set aside
3. in a large skillet over medium high heat, heat up olive oil, add onion, and peppers. saute until soft about 5 minutes. add lime juice. add corn and saute for 5 minutes. add salt and pepper.
4. in a large mixing bowl, stir quinoa and black beans together. add the veggie mixture and combine, stir in 1/2 of cheese. add the salsa and enchilada sauce. 
5. pour mixture into the pan, sprinkling rest of the cheese on top. 
6. cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. 
7. remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
8. remove and cool!

(I had guacamole with it)

Serve and ENJOY!!