2017 Kids Recipe Challenge Winning Recipe: 3rd Place! [Side Dish]
This recipe was submitted by Ishaan who’s in grade 3 in Vaughan, ON. Ishaan likes to help measure the ingredients and sprinkle the cheese. This is a unique way to use quinoa.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6
- Use tri coloured quinoa to give the casserole a different look.
Ingredients
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| Broccoli florettes |
1 cup (250 mL) |
| Onion |
1/2 cup (125 mL) |
| Quinoa |
1 cup (250 mL)
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| Vegetable or chicken broth or water |
2 cups (500 mL)
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| Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided |
1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
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| Milk |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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| Black pepper |
1/4 tsp (1 mL)
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Directions
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Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
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Rinse broccoli and onion under cool running water, chop and set aside.
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In a saucepan bring quinoa to boil with broth. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated and quinoa is tender.
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Stir in broccoli, onion, 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese, milk and pepper.
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Scrape into a greased 8-inch (1.5 L) square baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
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Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74 ºC (165ºF) on a digital food thermometer.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 317 kcal
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 28 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 272 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Calcium: 322 mg
Last Update – April 4, 2024