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A cheesy quinoa and broccoli casserole made entirely in the rice cooker! A simple vegetarian meal or side dish.

Rice Cooker Cheese & Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head of broccoli, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1.5 cups (265 g) quinoa
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups (225 g) cheddar cheese*, grated
  • Garnishes- chili oil, chili flakes, herbs, yogurt, etc.

Instructions 

  • First, you're going to start cooking the garlic in the rice cooker. Turn it on, and add the butter and garlic cloves to the bowl until the butter is melted and the garlic is sizzling. It doesn't need to get brown- you just want to wait until the butter is frothing a little and the garlic is releasing fragrance.
  • Add the quinoa and stir into the butter and garlic mix.
  • Now add 3 cups of water and the lemon juice, place the lid over the bowl, and leave until you see that most of the liquid at the top has been absorbed half.
  • Lift the lid and stir the quinoa. Now add the chopped broccoli to the steaming shelf and replace the lid.
  • Once the rice cooker finishes, your broccoli should be ready. Put to one side and add the cheese and a little extra water if the quinoa feels dry. Stir until the cheese is all melted.
  • Add the broccoli and stir through to incorporate.
  • Dish out and top with your choice of toppings.

Notes

*You want a strong / mature cheddar for this, to make sure the flavor cuts through enough. If in doubt, swap or add parmesan or parmesan-style cheese.
Calories: 546kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 446mg, Potassium: 896mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1610IU, Vitamin C: 137mg, Calcium: 507mg, Iron: 4mg