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Vegetarian Broccoli Quinoa Dinner Casserole

My recipe cheesy broccoli quinoa casserole is the ultimate comforting dinner. Made without chicken, it’s great choice when you want a hearty vegetarian meal. Bonus: it’s easy to prep ahead of time, and makes for plenty of leftovers, which, in my house, is a very good thing!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Broccoli Quinoa Casserole, cheesy broccoli grain dish, creamy quinoa casserole, healthy veggie comfort food, vegetarian broccoli quinoa bake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pamela Reed

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 3 cups broccoli florets steamed or blanched
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions (generally, 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water, simmered for 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Steam or blanch the broccoli until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour the quinoa and broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the breadcrumbs.
  • Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!