Saturday, October 19, 2013

ENCHILADA WITH CHIKEN AND QUINOA ENJOY DAN:


                CHICKEN ENCHILADA QUINOA BAKE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, diced

1 (15 Oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1(15 Oz (can diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon EACH cumin, green chipotle powder, and jalapeno powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 cup cooked and shredded chicken

1-1/2- cups enchilada sauce (recipe to follow)

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Monterey cheese, shredded

Sliced scallions, and minced cilantro for garnish

ENCHILADA SAUCE:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons EACH cumin, green chipotle powder, and jalapeno powder

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 (15 Oz) can tomato sauce

1/2-cup water

DIRECTIONS:     (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Combine the quinoa and water in sauce-pan and bring to a boil.

2.   Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

3.   Remove from heat and set aside.

4.   MAKING ENCHILADA SAUCE; in a sauté-pan, heat oil over medium-heat.

5.   Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

6.   Stir in garlic, chili powders, and sugar, and cook for 1 minute.

7.   Stir in tomato sauce, water, bring to a boil and simmer, 10 minutes.

8.   Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.

9.   In a skillet add oil over medium-heat.

10.                Add onion, jalapeño and sauté for 5 minutes.

11.                Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

12.                To the bowl add cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, chilies powders, and 1-1/2-cups enchilada sauce, and 1/2-of each cheeses.

13.                Mix well and pour into prepared baking dish.

14.                Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and cover with aluminum foil.

15.                Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove and garnish with scallions and cilantro.                                                                ENJOY DAN:       A-LA!!

 

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