Best Easy Quinoa Mac And Cheese Recipes

Quinoa Mac and Cheese image

Provided by likethebird

Categories Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
vegetables, of your choice (optional, broccoli,is a good choice)
1 pinch salt
3 dashes seasoning salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 cup soymilk or 1 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish. .
Cook quinoa to packaged instructions until fully cooked. (About 15 minutes).
Preheat oven to 350°F Coat 13x9 inch dish( or 8 individual ramekins) with cooking spray.Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt. Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or Bread crumbs add now and bake 30-35 mins, until bread crumbs are browned. .

Baked Quinoa

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and tomato; cover and cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender.
Stir in quinoa and garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until grains begin to become translucent and brown slightly (they will still be undercooked).
Stir 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.
In 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.
Bake 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 Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving