Quinoa Mac & Cheese
This quinoa mac and cheese recipe is a delicious gluten-free recipe the entire family will love!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots, peeled, washed, and diced
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked quinoa, about 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping, optional
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly coat the baking dish with cooking spray.
Make the sauce:
- Steam the carrots in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
- Place the cooked carrots, milk, Dijon mustard, and salt into a blender. Puree until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if needed (carrot size can vary), but the texture should be smooth, not liquid.
Bake:
- In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, cheese, and carrot puree until combined. Transfer into a medium baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly. If desired, top with additional shredded cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5702IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 2mg
