1 1/2 c quinoa, rinsed and drained
Veggies
of your choice (optional)
good
pinch of salt
a
few grinds of seasoning salt
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
large eggs
1
c milk
1
1/2 c grated Cheddar cheese (more for MAc-type, less for simple casserole)
Optional-
Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread
crumbs for topping
Toppings
(optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions
1. Lightly saute any veggies you would like in
this dish. (unless throwing in corn or peas, etc.)
2.Cook quinoa to packaged instructions until
fully cooked (in chicken broth if desired, but not essential).
3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish(
or 8 individual ramekins) with cooking spray.Whisk together eggs and milk in
large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of
the cheese melt. Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or
Bread crumbs add now and bake 30-35 mins, until bread crumbs are browned.
I normally like to do it in my cast iron skillet.
The two most basic variations I like...
Southwestern: 1 c cheese only. Black beans, corn, cumin or chili powder and topped with salsa or sour cream
Mac N' Cheese: full amt of cheese plus more for top if desired with peas (or other veggie). Topped with taco sauce.
*original recipe from http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html as Mac and Cheese
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