Cozy Quinoa Casserole Recipes

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN QUINOA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve for 30 seconds.
• On the stove in a small pot or in the microwave, heat the vegetable broth until simmering.
• Combine all ingredients, except for the cheese and garnishes, in the 9x13 baking dish. Stir to combine.
• Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes on the middle oven rack. Remove the foil and stir. The quinoa should be cooked through but the casserole will still be liquidy.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is firm and the excess liquid evaporates.
• Top with the shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve topped with avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro and salsa.

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.

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.