Cheddar Quinoa
This recipes comes to us from Bri DeRosa at Red, Round or Green who writes on her blog: “This quinoa tastes very much like macaroni and cheese… it’s delicious, and I had to stop myself from eating it straight from the pan but it’s a quick fix, made with just a few ingredients, and low-labor.” We agree! Plus, at $1 a pound, quinoa is a grain that’s both cheap and nutrient dense. Not only is quinoa a complete protein, but compared to other grains it’s higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc. This recipe is also a great gluten-free alternative to regular mac and cheese, so eat up!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed thoroughly and drained
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, milk, salt, and pepper
- Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to low, and allow the quinoa to simmer, covered, until cooked through and the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes)
- Stir in the cheese and butter until thoroughly melted and creamy
- Serve immediately