I had to omit the onion (mine was rotten when I cut into it) and it still turned out great! This was the second time I made quinoa, I wasn't impressed with the first recipe and I'm glad I gave this one a try! I used a cup of canned corn instead of frozen and only one can of beans (which I rinsed). I think the two cans of beans would have been too much. Thanks for the recipe!

Reviewed On: Sep. 11, 2009

Note: The 2 slices of bacon is a typo, it was originally 2 ounces of slab bacon (although I have used sliced bacon with equally god results as well). Thanks for the reviews!

Reviewed On: Jun. 28, 2009

I agree with Bayou Gator (most helpful review), don't change anything about this recipe. I know many people are probably use to using ricotta in a recipe like this and that sour cream + provolone may sound weird, BUT after the sour cream and provolone cook together you basically end up with a cheese mixture that looks identical to ricotta (I think the heat curdles the sour cream) but taste tons better. I did use whole wheat penne (no ziti to be found) and light sour cream (Daisy brand, very good and thick sour cream). The next time I make this I am going to add diced pepperoni and brown with the beef and onion. Thanks for the easy recipe!

Reviewed On: Feb. 17, 2009