Baked Quinoa “Mac” and Cheese
Stephanie Wise
Updated Mar 15, 2012
If you haven't tried quinoa yet, this recipe is the perfect place to start, because this gluten-free grain pairs well with any cheese, so try substituting shredded Gruyère or mozzarella for some or all of the cheddar.
Baked Quinoa “Mac” and Cheese
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 60 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 15
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato (1 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- Additional shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream, if desired
- Chopped green onions, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step2In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and tomato; cover and cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender.
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Step3Stir in quinoa and garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until grains begin to become translucent and brown slightly (they will still be undercooked).
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Step4Stir in salt, pepper and paprika. Add water; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
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Step5In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk until well blended. Stir into quinoa mixture. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; stir to combine. Pour mixture into baking dish.
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Step6Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. To serve, spoon into individual serving bowls; top with additional cheese, sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
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