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Cheesy Quinoa and Veggies - Ready to Eat Dinner

Cheesy Quinoa and Veggies packs the flavors of mac and cheese into a more nutritious and filling dish. Broccoli and cheese just got a new makeover!
8 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Butter #1
  • 2/3 cups grate Carrot
  • 1 cup dice Broccoli
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 2 cups rinse and drain Quinoa
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Butter #2
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/4 cups Whole Milk
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1 cup
  • 350 Calories
  • 15g Total Fat
  • 7g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 35mg Cholesterol
  • 603mg Sodium
  • 39g Total Carb
  • 4g Fiber
  • 3g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 14g Protein
  • 11 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a pot melt butter #1 over medium heat.
  2. Add carrot, broccoli, and garlic, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add quinoa and chicken broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10-15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in butter #2, cheddar cheese, and milk to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a pot melt butter #1 over medium heat.
  2. Add carrot, broccoli, and garlic, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add quinoa and chicken broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10-15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in butter #2, cheddar cheese, and milk to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Allow quinoa to cool.
  7. Divide among indicated number of freezer bags, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave until warmed through.

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