Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole

  

Ingredients

 2 cups water

 1 cup quinoa

 ½ cup chopped red onion

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 

½ tsp salt, divided

4 cups chopped broccoli florets

 2 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided (Fontina is a cow's milk cheese) * 

 1 (15.5-ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans ( white kidney beans), rinsed  

1 cup whole milk

 1 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

¾ tsp pepper pdr 

¼ tsp nutmeg pdr 

½ cup  breadcrumbs

* Taleggio , Gouda , Gruyere, mozzarella, Provolone  are some of the substitutes for Fontina cheese

 

Preparations

Position oven rack 5 inches from broiler; preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray.

Combine water, quinoa, onion, 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Add 4 cups broccoli to the mixture (do not stir); cover and continue cooking until all the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Transfer the quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add 1½ cups cheese, beans, milk, yogurt, thyme, minced garlic, pepper, nutmeg and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; gently stir until evenly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Combine ½ cup breadcrumbs, the remaining ½ cup cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; sprinkle over the top of the casserole. 

Bake until heated through and top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set oven to broil (without removing the dish). Broil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

 

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