One-Pot Southwestern Quinoa Bake

What You'll Need

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups salsa, no-sugar added
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat
• one cup dry quinoa, pre-rinsed
• tow cans black beans, drained
• one teaspoon cumin
• tow teaspoons chili powder

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Add to a 9 x 13-inch casserole pan the first 6 ingredients, stir to combine.
3. Add salsa, water, and 3/4 cup cheese, stir until all ingredients are combined.
4. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup cheese on top.
5. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.