Meal Prepping Tip: While the quinoa simmers, dice the onion and peppers, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and grate the cheese. When you're finished, the quinoa should be ready.

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
• Rinse the quinoa by placing it in a bowl, covering it with water, and rubbing the seeds between your palms. Pour it into a strainer and rinse. Repeat 2 more times.
• Pour ½ cup water or broth into a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook at a very low simmer until done.

  You'll know it's done when the seed is opened up to reveal little curls in the seed, about 10 - 15 minutes. (A larger pot of quinoa takes a little longer.)

  Drain of any excess liquid.

  For more details, read this post on how to cook perfect, fluffy quinoa with tips.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, peppers, red onion, lime juice, spices, and cooked quinoa. Toss with 1 ½ cups of grated cheese using a wooden spoon.

  Transfer to a 9-inch X 11-inch casserole dish, and bake for 30 minutes.

  Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole, and return to the oven to bake for another 5 - 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
• Serve warm with optional garnishes listed in the Ingredients.