Healthy Recipes Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Summer Recipes Healthy Summer Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Slow-Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews As this layered slow-cooker squash casserole recipe cooks, the liquid from the tangy tomatillo salsa and summer squash is absorbed by the quinoa, adding tons of flavor to the final dish. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Fat Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 poblano or bell pepper, chopped ½ cup finely chopped white onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quinoa 1 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese, divided 2 pounds small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano Directions Combine tomatillos, tomatoes, pepper, onion, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl. Coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer quinoa, 1/3 cup cheese and all of the squash in the slow cooker. Top with another 1/3 cup cheese. Spread the tomatillo mixture on top, but don't stir the ingredients together. (Refrigerate the remaining cheese to use for the topping.) Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours. Serve sprinkled with oregano and the remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Tips Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 111 Calories 3g Fat 18g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size About 3/4 cup Calories 111 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 6g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Vitamin A 515IU 10% Vitamin C 31mg 34% Folate 67mcg 17% Sodium 286mg 12% Calcium 34mg 3% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 61mg 15% Potassium 526mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved