CHEESY BROCCOLI QUINOA

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The classic Cheddar cheese and broccoli combo served in quinoa.

Provided by qwerty06

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped broccoli
1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 394 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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