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How to Make Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole is the perfect dish for those looking for a healthy, satisfying, and flavorful meal. Packed with nutrients from broccoli and quinoa, this casserole is both delicious and nutritious. Whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a dish to bring to a potluck, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of broccoli soup
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon stevia powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 58 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear. Combine 1 1/2 cups water, quinoa, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a shallow 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine chicken, cream of broccoli soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, milk, stevia powder, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa and broccoli. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbly and edges are golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 355mg

    Categories

    Vegetarian recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Main recipes
    Gluten-free recipes