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Zucchini Casserole with Quinoa

Written by Walt Helmund Comment on Zucchini Casserole with Quinoa
Zucchini Casserole with Quinoa Recipe

Overview

Cals/serving
Servings
172
6
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
10 mins
45 mins
55 mins

Casseroles are one of the easiest ways to prepare a nice warm and delicious dinner or lunch. You will be amazed how this casserole with zucchini and quinoa will taste. It’s healthy, packed with proteins that will keep you full for a longer period of time and it will taste amazingly delicious because of the refreshing taste of the zucchinis. The casserole goes a level up when you will bite that earthy taste from the mushrooms. Make it for your family, yourself or loved ones.

Ingredients

Zucchini Casserole with Quinoa

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini squeezed dry
  • 3/4 tsp salt divided
  • 1 cup reduced fat milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 4 oz chopped mushrooms
  • 4 oz shredded reduced fat cheddar or American cheese

Directions

Zucchini Casserole with Quinoa

  1. Preheat oven to 350•. Spray a shallow 2-quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Place water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. Cook for 10 to 13 minutes. Quinoa should be al dente, not quite cooked through. Set aside.
    Set Quinoa to Side
  4. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté onions with oil until translucent.
    Heat Onions
  5. Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes. Add the quinoa and set aside.
  6. In a small saucepan, whisk together milk and flour. Add the mushrooms.
    Cook Mushrooms with Milk
  7. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk until the mixture thickens.
    Let Mixture Thicken
  8. Carefully pour hot mixture into a blender. Remove the cap from the top of the blender. Place the top onto the blender and cover with a folded kitchen towel. Puree the sauce.
  9. Return the sauce to the saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Slowly add the cheese whisking constantly.
  11. Stir the sauce into the quinoa mixture.
    Add Sauce to Quinoa
  12. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
    Add Ingredients to Baking Dish
  13. Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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