5.0 from 3 votes
Broccoli Quinoa Casserole Recipe
This casserole takes the deliciousness of broccoli casserole and lightens it up by using quinoa. Top it with cheddar cheese and you've got a winning dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw quinoa
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , grated and divided
- 1 scallions , for garnish (optional)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine the raw quinoa, salt, onion powder and broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until cooked. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.*
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, pepper, garlic and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. When mixed, add the quinoa and broccoli, toss (don't stir) until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- Remove and top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Return to oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the scallions, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- *If using rice, cook according to package directions, but swap water with broth and add the seasonings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
719mg
(30%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
24.9mg
(28%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 719mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 24.9mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.