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Quinoa Mac & Cheese
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Quinoa Mac & Cheese

This quinoa mac and cheese recipe is a delicious gluten-free recipe the entire family will love! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 carrot peeled, washed, and diced, medium
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups quinoa about 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese optional, shredded; plus extra for topping

Instructions

Prep:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly coat the baking dish with cooking spray. 
Make the sauce:
  1. Steam the carrots in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes or until tender. 
  2. Place the cooked carrots, milk, Dijon mustard, and salt into a blender. Puree until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if needed (carrot size can vary), but the texture should be smooth, not liquid.
Bake:
  1. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, cheese, and carrot puree until combined. Transfer into a medium baking dish.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly. If desired, top with additional shredded cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Potassium 443mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 5702IU (114%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 317mg (32%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 752mg 31%
Potassium 443mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 5702IU 114%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 317mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.