Cozy Quinoa Casserole 7points Food

BAKED QUINOA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring 1 ½ cups of water and ¼ tsp salt to a boil.
• Add quinoa and return to a boil.
• Once water is boiling turn the heat down to a simmer.
• Simmer on low for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes turn off the heat, stir the quinoa, and return the lid to the pot.
• Let the quinoa sit covered for 15 more minutes.
• After 15 minutes, fluff the quinoa with a spatula and it's ready to use in this baked quinoa recipe.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Add 1 TBS olive oil to a 10" round cast iron skillet.
• Add sausage to the skillet and cook until it just starts to brown.
• Add onion, bell pepper and minced garlic and cook for 5-8 minutes until the onions are translucent.
• Remove from heat and add apples, stir to combine.
• Add canned tomatoes, garlic salt, 1 cup cheese and milk and stir until combined and the cheese is melted (you may need to return the pan to the heat source and cook on low heat to get the cheese to melt).
• Add cooked quinoa and stir until combined.
• Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

BROCCOLI & QUINOA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Position oven rack 5 inches from broiler; preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray. Combine water, quinoa, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Add broccoli to the mixture (do not stir); cover and continue cooking until all the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add beans, milk, yogurt, thyme, garlic, pepper, onion powder, 1 1/2 cups cheese and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently stir until evenly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Set oven to broil (without removing the dish). Broil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

COZY QUINOA CASSEROLE 7POINTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent.
• Add mushrooms, squash, and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add turkey (or veggie meat substitute), breaking into small pieces as it browns, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, stock, and quinoa and bring to a boil. Reduce heat , cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Transfer ingredients from pan into a 9-by-9 casserole dish or baking pan.
• Mix in parsley and 3 oz. cheese.
• Sprinkle remaining 3 oz. cheese on top of casserole.
• Bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes.