Main DishesNovember 13, 2013
Calories
842
Sodium
1770mg
73% DV
Fat
57g
88% DV
Protein
47g
94% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
5g
21% DV
QUINOA FLORENTINE
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A cheesy, spinach quinoa that is absolutely delicious! My family couldn't get enough of it.
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1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
12 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 oz (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsps instant chicken bouillon
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup light cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
12 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 oz (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsps instant chicken bouillon
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup light cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions.
While quinoa is cooking:
Melt 2 tbsp butter in medium skillet; saute onions in butter until tender. In large bowl, combine spinach, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, egg, and cooked onions. Stir to combine and set aside.
In same skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour, bouillon, and pepper; cook one minute. Stir in milk and cream; stir constantly until thickened and bubbly. Measure 2/3 cup of sauce and set aside.
Add cooked quinoa and remaining sauce to spinach mixture; stir well to combine. Pour into 9" x 9" baking dish. Top with reserved sauce, spreading to cover top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Remove from oven, call family to eat and watch this disappear.
Nutritions
Calories
842
Sodium
1770mg
73% DV
Fat
57g
88% DV
Protein
47g
94% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
5g
21% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat36g183%
Polysaturated Fat2g18%
Monosaturated Fat17g111%
Cholesterol216mg72%
Sodium1770mg73%
Potassium482mg13%
Protein47g94%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber5g21%
Sugar4g9%
Vitamin A4486IU89%
Vitamin B60.25000000000000006mg12%
Vitamin C12mg21%
Calcium1094mg109%
Iron2mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.