Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoan is a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian side dish. This recipe makes 4 servings with 290 calories, 14g of protein, and 12g of fat each. For $1.07 per serving, this recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 172075 foodies and cooks. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up broccoli, shredded cheddar, vegetable broth, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Closet Cooking. With a spoonacular score of 98%, this dish is awesome. Try Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa, Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole, and Einkorn Cheesy Quinoan and Broccoli for similar recipes.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 cups broccoli, chopped

1 cup quinoa, well rinsed

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup cheddar, shredded

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water

Equipment:

Cooking instruction summary:

Bring the quinoa, broth and broccoli to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender,about 13-17 minutes.Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with salt and pepper.

 

Step by step:


1. Bring the quinoa, broth and broccoli to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender,about 13-17 minutes.

2. Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with salt and pepper.


Nutrition Information:

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290 Calories
14g Protein
12g Total Fat
31g Carbs
29% Health Score
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Calories
290
15%

Fat
12g
19%

  Saturated Fat
6g
39%

Carbohydrates
31g
11%

  Sugar
1g
2%

Cholesterol
29mg
10%

Sodium
738mg
32%

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Protein
14g
29%

Vitamin C
40mg
49%

Manganese
0.96mg
48%

Vitamin K
47µg
45%

Phosphorus
368mg
37%

Folate
111µg
28%

Magnesium
101mg
25%

Calcium
245mg
25%

Vitamin B2
0.29mg
17%

Fiber
4g
17%

Zinc
2mg
16%

Vitamin B6
0.31mg
15%

Vitamin A
760IU
15%

Copper
0.28mg
14%

Iron
2mg
14%

Vitamin B1
0.19mg
13%

Selenium
8µg
12%

Potassium
410mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.71mg
7%

Vitamin B3
0.96mg
5%

Vitamin B12
0.23µg
4%

Vitamin D
0.17µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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