Cheesy Quinoa Mac n Cheese

March 11, 2014

Healthy alternative to pasta mac n cheese, but keeps all the cheesy goodness!

1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup broccoli florets (or your veggie of choice)
2 large eggs
1 cup skim milk
2.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, more for sprinkling

1. Cook quinoa according to package. 2. Lightly saute broccoli. 3. Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Coat 9x13 dish with cooking spray. 4. Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Stir in quinoa mixture and cheese until some of the cheese melts. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top. 5. Bake 30-35 minutes.

Nutritions

Calories
299

Sodium
285mg
11% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
16g
33% DV

Carbs
23g
7% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 9%

Monosaturated Fat 4g 27%

Cholesterol 44mg 14%

Sodium 285mg 11%

Potassium 307mg 8%

Protein 16g 33%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 2g 4%

Vitamin A 745IU 14%

Vitamin B6 0.21000000000000002mg 10%

Vitamin C 9mg 15%

Calcium 353mg 35%

Iron 1mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Dinner Gluten-Free Low-Sodium Rice/Grains American Low-Carbohydrate Baked