Quinoa Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup french-fried onions
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup french-fried onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• place quinoa in a bowl; pour in enough water to cover. soak for 30 minutes. drain and rinse several times.
• bring quinoa, water, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• stir broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup french-fried onions, sour cream, and lemon pepper into cooked quinoa; season with salt and black pepper to taste. spoon quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 10 minutes. sprinkle with 1/2 cup french-fried onions and bake until topping is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.