Cheesy Quinoa, Kale and Chickpea Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Quinoa, Kale and Chickpea Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing; 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced; 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 4 cups tightly packed thinly sliced stemmed kale; 2-2/3 cups cooked quinoa; 1 can (10 fl oz/540 mL) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed; 1 plum tomato, finely chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded 4 Cheese Italiano Cheese, divided; 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 cups tightly packed thinly sliced stemmed kale
2-2/3 cups cooked quinoa
1 can (10 fl oz/540 mL) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1 plum tomato, finely chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
2 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded 4 Cheese Italiano Cheese, divided
1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese, divided

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
3
Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min.
4
or until tender.
5
Add kale; cook and stir 2 min.
6
or just until wilted.
7
Stir in quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice, and half each of the shredded cheese and Parmesan.
8
Spoon into 2-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
9
Cover.
10
Bake 25 min.
11
or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min.

474

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced, 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 4 cups tightly packed thinly sliced stemmed kale, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Quinoa, Kale and Chickpea Bake falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Quinoa, Kale and Chickpea Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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