Cheesy Quinoa and Vegetables packs the flavors of mac and cheese into a more nutritious and filing dish.
8
Servings
11
Ingredients
1
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter #1
- ⅔ 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 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- ¼ cups Whole Milk
- ⅛ teaspoons Salt
- ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
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Cooking Instructions
Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions
Stovetop
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?
- In a pot melt butter #1 over medium heat.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions
Stove Cook
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- In a pot melt butter #1 over medium heat.
- Add carrot, broccoli, and garlic, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add quinoa and chicken broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10-15 until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in butter #2, cheddar cheese, and milk to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe
- 8 Servings
- Serving Size
- about 1 cup Amount Per Serving
- Calories
- 350
- Total Fat
- 15g
- Saturated Fat
- 7g
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 35mg
- Sodium
- 603mg
- Total Carbohydrates
- 39g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Protein
- 14g
- WW Freestyle
- 11
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