Mexican Quinoa Casserole

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This is so easy.  If you like quinoa and you could eat Mexican flavors nearly everyday, PLEASE try this!  The original recipe is on food.com, #304705.  I switched it up so it wouldn't be quite as spicy; I wanted others here to eat it, too.  Anyone who wanted could then dust it with chipotle powder and/or hot salsa for that extra kick! 

MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE - 2 quart baking dish (7x11 works for me)

14-15 ounce can of Mexican (stewed) tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes
15 (+/-) ounce can of black beans, drained
1/2 of a red pepper, chopped                                             Set oven to 400F.
1/4 C jalapeno, sliced - optional               Mix all ingredients together. Place in baking
1 C frozen corn - optional                      dish.  Cover with foil.  Bake 35 minutes.
1 1/2 C broth (I use chicken)                        Uncover; stir.  Without foil, return to
3/4 C quinoa (I always rinse well, drain)       oven.  Bake 25 minutes more, stirring
1/2 tsp granulated garlic                             after 15 minutes to get the uncooked
1/2 tsp cumin (or more!)                         quinoa mixed in.  Mix again with 5 minutes
1/4 tsp coriander                                    to go, if needed.  Remove from oven.  Add
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper      cheese, if using, and either return dish to
                                                              oven to melt OR tent foil over top and wait
1 C grated cheese (Mexican blend)        5 minutes.                    Garnish as desired.

If you use a can of broth, save what's left and refrigerate.  Nice to add when reheating in the next day or two.