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Easy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Easy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Give your typical rice and broccoli casserole a healthy twist using quinoa instead!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Author: Kathy

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • medium-sized saucepan
  • Pie dish
  • Oven

Ingredients

For the quinoa:

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup 2% milk

For the broccoli:

  • 2 broccoli heads, cut into small florets
  • 2 ½ tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

For the breadcrumbs:

  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins. Add the red pepper flakes, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, and ½ the cheddar cheese, and stir until creamy and smooth.
  • Heat the oven to 400 F, place the broccoli florets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, season with salt, and roast for 20 mins or until slightly charred.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet and saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Place the creamy quinoa in a pie dish, top with the roasted broccoli, sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese, and sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and slightly brown.