Cauliflower and Quinoa Casserole
Cauliflower and Quinoa Casserole |
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Cauliflower and Tri-Color Quinoa Casserole |
What can I say about cauliflower, it’s delicious and unassuming. Love this tasty little orb. Today’s recipe is about roasting the cauliflower first and combining it with cooked quinoa, a little milk and cheese. It’s that easy! I used tri-color quinoa for the first time and absolutely love how it looks, can’t believe I’ve stuck to the same old brand all these years. This dish is comforting and delicious!
This recipe has been adapted from Cookie and Kate.com.
Yield: 6 to 8
Cauliflower and Quinoa Casserole
prep time: cook time: total time:
ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
- Small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup panko
instructions:
For Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place cauliflower in medium sized bowl, top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until florets are lightly coated. Pour onto prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.
For Quinoa
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan, add quinoa. Reduce heat to low and let simmer about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit approx. 10 minutes.
To Complete Cauliflower Casserole
- Lightly grease 9" x 11" casserole dish
- Add cauliflower
- Add milk and one half of the cheese to the cooked quinoa, pour into casserole dish on top of cauliflower, mix evenly. Add remaining cheese, then top with panko.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Turn oven to broil.
- Broil 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned. Enjoy!
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Sorry you haven't been feeling well Cheri, that's no way to start the new year! But this quinoa dish lks wonderful, like it's sure to cure anything that ails you! :)
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Thanks Monica, wish I had some of your hazelnut toffee to go with this;)
DeleteHappy New Year! And glad you're feeling better. Gratitude is a great theme for a new year. I'm grateful for this recipe -- LOVE cauliflower. Neat dish -- thanks.
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DeleteCheri:
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Thanks Dena, yes it certainly feels great to be among the living. (I can be a little dramatic when under the weather). Take care!
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DeleteWas just saying to Valentina how much Marc and I love cauliflower. I love that it’s paired here with quinoa, which makes it a full meal! I’ll definitely be trying to soon, Cheri!
ReplyDeleteThanks David, hope you like this as much as we did;)
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