Broccoli, quinoa, and cheese bake into a hearty, comforting dish with golden topping.
# What you'll need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa
02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced onion
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, approximately 15 minutes.
04 - While quinoa cooks, steam chopped broccoli florets until just tender, about 4 minutes.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
06 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish. Spoon mixture into dish and spread smoothly.
07 - Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the top is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and portion into servings.
