5-Ingredient Gourmet: Quinoa, Broccoli, And Cheese Casserole

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Quinoa, Broccoli, And Cheese Casserole

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, Nava Atlas, page 104

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains And Cereals Side Dishes

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups quinoa

rinsed in a fine sieve

2 tablespoons light olive oil

1 large onion -- chopped

2 medium broccoli crowns

cut into bite-size pieces

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste

 

6 SERVINGS

 

This easy casserole offers maximum nourishment. Serve with microwaved or

baked sweet potatoes (start the sweet potatoes in the oven about 45 minutes

before starting to bake the casserole) and a salad of dark greens and ripe

tomatoes.

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.

 

2. Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Stir in the

quinoa, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

 

3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute

until golden. Add the broccoli and about 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam

until the broccoli is just a little more done than tender-crisp, 5 to 7

minutes.

 

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the broccoli mixture

and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and stir

well. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled, shallow 2-quart

casserole. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Bake until the top

is golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 5

minutes, and serve.

 

Calories: 284, Total fat: 13g, Protein: 12g, Carbohydrate: 30g,

Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 129mg

 

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