Mexican Quinoa Lasagna Casserole (Vegetarian)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

quinoa (uncooked)

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2

yellow onion (chopped)

1/4

green bell pepper (chopped)

garlic cloves (minced)

medium zucchini (chopped)

large tomato (chopped (a heaping cup))

1 tbsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

oregano

1/2 tsp

cumin

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/4 cup

water or vegetable broth

15 oz

can black beans (rinsed and drained)

2 cups

spinach (chopped (lightly packed))

1/4 cup

frozen corn (rinsed and drained)

1/4 cup

cilantro (chopped)

1 1/2 cups

cheddar cheese (grated (lightly packed))

scallions (chopped)

salt and pepper