Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked white or tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups (475ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 4 cups (350g) fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (115g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (2g) onion powder
- ¼ tsp (1g) smoked paprika
- ¼ cup (25g) Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp (30g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp (15ml) melted butter
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and stir for 2-3 minutes until it smells nutty and looks slightly golden.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Gently fold the cooked quinoa and raw broccoli florets into the sauce. Stir until every piece of broccoli is coated in the creamy mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the greased 8x8 inch baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Mix the Panko, Parmesan, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Place in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.