Unhealthy Quinoa Mac and Cheese

By Anonymous -

“Take the health benefits of quinoa and override them with a ton of cheese. You won’t regret it!”


Ingredients:


  • 5 slices

    bread, crusts removed and cubed

  • 1 tablespoon

    olive oil

  • 1 small

    onion, diced

  • 3 cloves

    garlic, diced

  • 2 cups

    quinoa

  • 2 cups

    chicken stock

  • 2 cups

    water

  • 1/4 cup

    butter

  • 1/4 cup

    flour

  • 2 cups

    skim milk

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 ounces

    sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 4 ounces

    mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 1 tablespoon

    butter

  • 1 large

    tomato, cored and sliced

Directions:


  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C).

  • Process in a cube of bread in a food processor to make bread crumbs . Set aside.

  • Heat the olive oil in a deep ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven . Add the onion ; Cook and stir until tender , about 5 minutes. Add the garlic ; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Add quinoa, chicken broth and water in a saucepan . Bring to a boil ; cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender , about 10 minutes .


  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs ; cook and stir until crumbs are not toasted , about 2 minutes. Place the tomato slices the top of quinoa ; top with bread crumbs . Quinoa mixture is liquid , but will firm up during baking.

  • Bake in oven until golden brown , about 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.


    • Unhealthy Quinoa Mac and Cheese

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