My new go-to side dish. It’s tasty AND healthy! Plus, quinoa is high in protein so it’s a great side dish for the family…and leftovers lunches for me! Fun fact: Qunioa is the only plant-based protien to contain all 9 essential amino acids. It’s a really versatile option for us to serve because it works well with so many different flavor options. Fun fact: quinoa isn’t actually a grain, which I always thought it was. It’s the seed of a plant!
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
Ingredients –
1 C. of quinoa
1 3/4 – 2 Cups of chicken broth (you could also substitute water and use chicken bouillon cubes)
1 C. broccoli diced into small pieces and steamed
2 C. shredded mild cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions –
Bring the chicken broth/water to a boil and add in the quinoa. Turn the heat down to low and allow the quinoa to simmer in the broth for 10-15 minutes until cooked. You might have to add a little bit more water if it thickens to fast.
While the quinoa is simmering, dice up the broccoli and steam. I did it the easy way and added it to a glass dish and put 1′ of water in the bottom and microwaved for 4-5 minutes until it was forkable.
Once the quinoa has cooked through add in the steamed broccoli and shredded cheese – stir until the cheese has completely melted.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Ingredients –
- 1 C. of quinoa
- 1 3/4 – 2 Cups of chicken broth (you could also substitute water and use chicken bouillon cubes)
- 1 C. broccoli diced into small pieces and steamed
- 2 C. shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Directions –
- Bring the chicken broth/water to a boil and add in the quinoa. Turn the heat down to low and allow the quinoa to simmer in the broth for 10-15 minutes until cooked. You might have to add a little bit more water if it thickens to fast.
- While the quinoa is simmering, dice up the broccoli and steam. I did it the easy way and added it to a glass dish and put 1′ of water in the bottom and microwaved for 4-5 minutes until it was forkable.
- Once the quinoa has cooked through add in the steamed broccoli and shredded cheese – stir until the cheese has completely melted.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Janice Wald says
Thank you for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party. I’m Janice, one of your hostesses.
Rebecca says
That looks really good. I am definitely pinning this recipe.
Rosie says
mmm I have some quinoa and have been looking around for a good recipe – I’d love to try this!! I never thought of putting it with broccoli my fav!!