Southwestern Casserole

Southwestern Casserole 

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

5 chicken chipotle sausages

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 green bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, diced

1 red bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, diced

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup frozen corn

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

Cook sausages until cooked through. Remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly and dice.

In a large oven proof skillet, heat olive oil. Add in diced bell peppers, onions and garlic. Cook just until softened. Add in the corn and diced sausages. Cook just until the corn is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir in quinoa, cumin, chili powder and salt. Mix well.

Mix the pepper jack and cheddar cheeses together. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake in preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Spicy Green Tomato Relish

Spicy Green Tomato Relish 

Ingredients:

1 pound green tomatoes, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup distilled white vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground mustard


Directions:

Combine all ingredients together in a 3 qt sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until it reduces by about 2/3rd's, about an hour.

Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.