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Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Gratin
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Gratin
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Gratin is a delicious dish made with cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s a wholesome and flavorful way to enjoy the goodness of quinoa and vegetables in a gratin-style casserole.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.
- While oven is preheating, add olive oil to a medium size pot and heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become slightly soft and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add quinoa and dried dill, mix well. Toast the quinoa for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Let the quinoa simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- Uncover and add broccoli florets. Mix well.
- Add heavy cream and white cheddar. Stir until cheese has melted and mixture is nice and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings if required.
- Pour the quinoa mixture into the prepared casserole dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, butter, and parmesan, Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole and bake until golden brown and bubbly, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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