Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa ~
An easy, one-pot, stovetop dish that packs a nutritional punch with fresh broccoli and protein-rich quinoa.
Dairy-free cheddar cheese adds a subtle creaminess to this healthy alternative to traditional broccoli rice casserole.
Ready to serve in 20 minutes!
Why you will love this recipe:
- easy to make
- pretty on the plate
- hearty and healthy
- dairy-free and vegan
Ingredients for Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
You will need:
- vegan butter
- red onion
- broccoli florets – Fresh is best but frozen will work in a pinch.
- vegan chicken-style broth – I use Better Than Bouillon No-Chicken Base
- uncooked quinoa – Whatever color you like; I used tri-color.
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- vegan cheddar cheese
How to Make Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
STEP ONE: Saute the onion. Into a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add vegan butter. When the butter is melted, add red onion. Saute 1-2 minutes, until tender.
STEP TWO: Add remaining ingredients. Add chopped broccoli, quinoa, chicken-style broth, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low.
STEP THREE: Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
STEP FOUR: Melt the cheese. Stir in vegan Cheddar cheese, replace the lid, and set aside and allow the cheese to melt.
STEP FIVE: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
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Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 3/4 cups vegan chicken-style broth
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Into a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, add vegan butter. When the butter is melted, add red onion. Saute 1-2 minutes, until tender.
- Add chopped broccoli, quinoa, chicken-style broth, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in vegan Cheddar cheese, replace the lid, and set aside and allow the cheese to melt.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
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