Description
A comforting and nutritious bake featuring creamy broccoli and quinoa, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Start by combining your rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth or water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft—about 5 minutes. Then, throw in minced garlic and cook for just one more minute.
- Cook broccoli: Next, toss in your broccoli florets along with 1/4 cup of water. Cover the skillet to steam the broccoli for about 3-5 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Stir the cooked quinoa and the broccoli mixture into the skillet.
- Add cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Transfer: Move the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- Bake: Pop it into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread. Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Broccoli, Quinoa, Bake, Vegetarian, Comfort Food