Description
A simple recipe for a comforting and satisfying casserole featuring quinoa, broccoli, and cheese. This dish works well for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Rinse the quinoa well. Combine the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- If using fresh broccoli, steam or blanch the florets until tender-crisp. If using frozen, thaw slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked onion and garlic mixture, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, milk, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, this recipe is already suitable.
- To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit the topping entirely.
- You can substitute Gruyère or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles.
- This casserole freezes well; cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 65