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A new year brings new opportunities. For many, it's a chance to improve our daily lives and perhaps discover a little more joy.
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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole

Ingredients
1 ? cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
1 poblano pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Salsa or pico de gallo for serving (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine water, quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and partially cover.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add corn, poblano, tomato, chili powder, cumin and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, the cooked quinoa and 3/4 cup cheese. Spread into an even layer and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
4. Bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro and with salsa (or pico de gallo) on the side, if desired.

Total time: 35 minutes
Recipe yields: 4 servings

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 1/3 cups
Calories: 507
Total fat: 23 g
Saturated fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 645 mg
Potassium: 809 mg
Carbohydrate: 58 g
Dietary Fiber: 10 g
Total Sugar: 10 g
Protein: 21 g
View full recipe and nutrition facts, HERE.

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LCMHS is proud to recognize Dr. Daniel Hall as the December 2023 Golden Stethoscope Award honoree.