Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

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Slow cooker meals are some of my favorite recipes to make, and with this Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa recipe you can enjoy a delicious, filling, and meatless meal, all made right in your slow cooker.

Whether you are new to slow cooker recipes or not, this is a great one to make since you can enjoy all of the flavors of enchiladas without having to rely on meat to provide your protein. 

When you make this quinoa dish in the slow cooker you can have a delish dinner with only a little bit of prep time and the best part is that it is a healthy meal but it is not lacking in flavor in the slightest.

Make this slow cooker casserole for your next meatless Monday meal.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa:

• Grain: you will need to pick up a package of your favorite quinoa (leave it uncooked)
• Beans: use a can of black beans that has been drained to add even more protein
• Corn: I like to use a bag of frozen corn when making this crockpot enchilada quinoa
• Tomatoes: adding in diced tomatoes will not only add liquid but flavor needed to make this perfect meal
• Seasoning: use freshly minced garlic, taco seasoning, and enchilada sauce to season this dinner recipe
• Vegetables: dice up both a yellow onion and jalapeno pepper to provide even more flavor profiles to this easy dinner recipe
• Water: this is needed to make sure the quinoa cooks properly
• Cheese: I like to use shredded cheddar cheese but feel free to pick your favorite cheese
• Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, green chilies

How to make Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa:

 Add all of the ingredients except the cheese and toppings into the slow cooker stir well with a wooden spoon.

Cover with a lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Once the cooking time is up stir in the cheese and serve in bowls and top with your favorite toppings

How to store leftover slow cooker quinoa enchilada casserole:

Fridge: Scoop the remaining quinoa dinner into an airtight container and store it for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Tips and tricks for making this great recipe: 

Can I add meat to this recipe? 

Sure! If you want to add meat to this recipe feel free! However, if you want to use ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey you will need to cook that in a skillet ahead of time before adding it to the slow cooker. 

A simple addition could be slicing up some sausage and adding it to the uncooked quinoa in the slow cooker.

What to serve with quinoa enchiladas:

• Tortilla chips and salsa
• Guacamole 
• Pico de Gallo
• Queso
• Fajita vegetables

Can I use canned corn? 

Yes! If you want to use canned corn that will work just as well as frozen corn. Just be sure to drain the liquid from the can as it could add too much liquid to the quinoa and they will become soggy.

Easy clean-up:

​Place a slow cooker liner in the slow cooker insert before adding the ingredients. Once everything is cooked, simply remove the liner and then spot-check for any residue.

More meatless recipes:

• Baked Mac and Cheese
• Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
• Meatless Taco Skillet
• One-Pot Mexican Quinoa

Quick links for making dinner easy:

• Family meal plans
• Tools for the kitchen and more
• The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
• FREE budget meal plan
• Cooking videos to watch

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