Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/2 cup

Quinoa

1 cup

Chicken Stock

1 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

1 Tbsp

Unbleached All Purpose Flour

1 cup

Warm Milk

1 cup

Aged Cheddar Cheese , shredded

1 cup

Broccoli , chopped

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

First, rinse and drain the Quinoa (1/2 cup) to wash away the bitter outer shell. Use Chicken Stock (1 cup) to either cook it on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.

Step 2

In a pan, melt the Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) , low and slow.

Step 3

Whisk in the Unbleached All Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) for 1-2 minutes to draw out the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the Milk (1 cup) . Bump up the heat to medium and whisk constantly to prevent lumps. As it cooks, it will thicken.

Step 5

Stir in Aged Cheddar Cheese (1 cup) .

Step 6

Add Broccoli (1 cup) .

Step 7

Add cooked quinoa. And mix well.

Step 8

Transfer to a casserole dish, cover with more cheese.

Step 9

Then cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.