Slow-Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole

Name: Slow-Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole
Total time: 4 h
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

3 Ratings
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.

Carolyn Malcoun

Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014

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4 hrs

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Directions

Step 1
Combine tomatillos, tomatoes, pepper, onion, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl.

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Step 2
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.)
Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

About 3/4 cup

Per Serving:

111 calories; protein 5g; carbohydrates 18.4g; dietary fiber 3.5g; sugars 5.5g; fat 2.7g; saturated fat 0.8g; cholesterol 3mg; vitamin a iu 515.3IU; vitamin c 31mg; folate 66.8mcg; calcium 33.6mg; iron 1.4mg; magnesium 61.3mg; potassium 525.6mg; sodium 285.6mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

1 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable

3 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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swlists

04/30/2017

Absolutely amazing. The flavors melded together very well. I was concerned that the quinoa would not cook sufficiently or that the vegetables would be mushy but after 4 hours on LOW in the crockpot it was perfect.

Beth

07/07/2014

Good but tart Good, but tart. I added extra feta to leftovers to counter that. Didn't have fresh oregano, so I put ~ 1 tsp. dried in the dish to cook. I will use more next time (or buy fresh). Also may add more tomatoes. Pros: Make ahead Cons: Lots of chopping

EatingWell User

06/02/2014

Surprisingly delish Tasty, easy, healthy! Pros: easy, flavorful, not mushy Cons: none

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