Looking for Quinoa mac and cheese recipe - Please Help!

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MrsLeibas
MrsLeibas Posts: 43 Member
A week or two ago I saw a quinoa mac and cheese recipe on here that I thought I would like to try. My fiance isn't home this weekend (going out of town for work) so I thought I would try it and be able to use it as leftovers this weekend for lunches (I'm working) and dinners while he's not home since he's not adventurous with the healthy food stuff. But now I can't seem to find it. Please help!

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  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
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    Click search up top and enter "Quinoa mac and cheese" and it'll come up.
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 11,965 Member
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    Quinoa Mac n Cheese

    Serving Size: Can serve 6-8

    Ingredients

    2 tsp olive oil
    1 med. leek white and pale green parts halved and sliced (1 cup)-OR chives are fine too
    1/2 cup diced tomato, or red/green pepper
    1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained (OR you can just use pre-cooked and cut back on the water and cooking time)
    good pinch of salt
    a few grinds of seasoning salt
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3 cups of water (or stock)
    2 large eggs
    1 cup soy milk, non-fat milk, or milk of choice
    1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinkling-NOTE: (You may find you need more cheese, BUT I use this amount to still keep the dish 'lighter' yet very flavorful.)
    Optional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for topping
    Toppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions (you get the picture)
    Directions

    Heat oil in med. saucepan over med. heat. Add leek and tomatoes (or bell peppers-or any veggies you want really); cover and cook 5 mins or until tender. Stir in quinoa and garlic, and cook, uncovered, 3-4 mins, or until grains start to turn opaque. (They will not fully be cooked yet.)

    Add 3 cups water (or stock) and season with salt and the Seasoning Salt (I like Lawry's or Everyday Seasoning). Cover and reduce heat to med-low and simmer 10-20 mins or more, (depends and also what kind of quinoa you use) or until most liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 mins.
    Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish with cooking spray. Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese (if you feel you need more cheese, add here.) Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt.

    Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or Bread crumbs add now and bake 25-35 mins, (or until browned around edges.)

    Now you can toss with many toppings, some ideas: salsa, scallions, sour cream, and hot sauce! I serve with a side of steamed broccoli or a salad and a nice slice of good hearty bread.
  • MrsLeibas
    MrsLeibas Posts: 43 Member
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    @ carld256 - Thanks for telling me how to search for the recipe!

    @ Beeps2011 - thanks for the recipe!

    I hope to try one tonight! Now I just need to go get ingredients!
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
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  • lej0213
    lej0213 Posts: 10
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    Thanks for posting this!! I have missed mac and cheese ever since I went gluten free.
  • lostalykat
    lostalykat Posts: 683 Member
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    This looks good, Also I have made mac n cheese with Gluten free pasta and it is the bomb!
  • MrsLeibas
    MrsLeibas Posts: 43 Member
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    I made beeps recipe tonight, but used 2 cups of shredded cheddar and almond milk. It was pretty darn good, looking forward to having it with my lunch at work tomorrow. Not exactly like mac and cheese ... but close enough! Thanks for the recipe Beeps!
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