4.4 from 69 votes
Cheesy Quinoa Vegetable Bake
This would also make an excellent side dish in place of rice or macaroni and cheese. It really reminds me of a cheesy broccoli casserole, but without the yucky canned soups.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 517 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrot coins
- 1 cup zucchini or yellow squash chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces grated gruyere cheese
- 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese divided
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the quinoa, water, onion powder, and garlic powder to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Place quinoa in a large mixing bowl.
- While the quinoa is cooking, steam the vegetables for 10 minutes or until tender crisp. Add to the bowl with the quinoa.
- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Whisk in the flour and continue cooking and whisking for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, and continue cooking until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Gruyere and 2 ounces of the cheddar. Whisk until smooth and melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the quinoa and vegetables and stir to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6375IU
(128%)
Vitamin C
27.7mg
(31%)
Calcium
610mg
(61%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6375IU | 128% |
| Vitamin C | 27.7mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 610mg | 61% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.