Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Name: Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds; 1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Handful of baby spinach

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds
1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Handful of baby spinach

1
Use a 4-quart slow cooker.
2
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.
3
Dump the quinoa into the crock.
4
Add the olive oil and mix around.
5
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the salt and cinnamon.
6
Stir in the almonds and cranberries.
7
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 4 hours.
8
The quinoa is done when you can fluff it with a fork and it is tender.
9
The liquid should be pretty well absorbed, similar to when rice is done.
10
Fluff the quinoa with a fork, and add the tomatoes and feta cheese.
11
Stir gingerly to mix.
12
Add a large handful of baby spinach to the top of the crock, and close lid.
13
Cook on high for about 20 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
14
Stir again to distribute the spinach.
15
The tomatoes, spinach, and feta provided a great fresh aspect not usually present in casseroles.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quinoa Casserole

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