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quinoa casserole

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 bags Success Tri-Color Boil-in-Bag Quinoa
  • 4 cups broccoli, chopped into 1” pieces
  • 1 15oz can cannellini beans or white beans
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar, divided
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk, 2% or skim)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (regular or low fat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add the quinoa and set a timer for 8 minutes.
  4. After 8 minutes, add the broccoli to the pot of quinoa. Continue to cook the quinoa and broccoli together for 2 minutes.
  5. Drain the quinoa and broccoli and set them aside.
  6. Add the milk to the empty pot and cook over low heat until the milk is warm.
  7. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.  Stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  8. In a casserole dish, add the cooked quinoa, broccoli, cannellini beans, and milk mixture. Stir until combined.
  9. Top with remaining shredded cheese.

  10. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.