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Cheesy Baked Quinoa & Spinach
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Cheesy Baked Quinoa and Spinach

Low-FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, gluten-free, low-fodmap, quinoa, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups Low-FODMAP Chicken Broth or Stock (see note)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fody Garlic Infused Oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I like to use Colby-Jack)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté just until spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir the sautéed spinach into the cooked quinoa. Whisk together the milk, egg, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add milk mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the quinoa and stir well.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 1.5 quart casserole dish and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until melted, about 5 more minutes. Serve.

Notes

Note: Homemade chicken broth or stock can be replaced with 1 ½ cups water plus 1/2 tablespoon FODY Chicken Soup Base.