Main DishesJune 14, 2013
Calories
131
Sodium
424mg
17% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
2g
11% DV
Gluten Free Cheesy Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole
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I love that this quinoa dish has become a health comfort food!
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2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
3 cups steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons gluten free flour
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 T buffalo hot sauce
Cheese to sprinkle
1 cup quinoa
3 cups steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons gluten free flour
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 T buffalo hot sauce
Cheese to sprinkle
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a rice cooker add quinoa and water. In steamer basket add frozen broccoli. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
While quinoa is cooking, melt butter. Whisk in gluten free flour. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes - stirring as needed. Next whisk in milk. Simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in buffalo hot sauce. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted.
In a large bowl, toss cooked quinoa and steamed broccoli together. Carefully pour sauce over quinoa/broccoli, stirring. Transfer to baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
Nutritions
Calories
131
Sodium
424mg
17% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
6g
13% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
2g
11% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g13%
Polysaturated Fat1g6%
Monosaturated Fat1g10%
Cholesterol11mg3%
Sodium424mg17%
Potassium238mg6%
Protein6g13%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g11%
Sugar2g5%
Vitamin A271IU5%
Vitamin B60.5900000000000001mg29%
Vitamin C22mg37%
Calcium101mg10%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.