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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.
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
South American
Keyword:
dairy free, vegan, vegetarian
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
291
kcal
Author:
Holly Gray
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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.
Nutrition
Serving:
4
g
|
Calories:
291
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
877
mg
|
Potassium:
398
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
636
IU
|
Vitamin C:
41
mg
|
Calcium:
61
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg
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