Calling all quinoa lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of quinoa casseroles. Our comprehensive article unveils a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility and goodness of this ancient grain. From savory to sweet, vegetarian to meat-packed, we have something to satisfy every palate. Dive into the comforting embrace of our classic quinoa casserole, where fluffy quinoa mingles with tender vegetables and a creamy sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust. For those seeking a hearty and flavorful fiesta, our Mexican quinoa casserole bursts with bold spices, juicy chicken, and a vibrant blend of veggies.
If you're craving something a bit lighter, our Greek quinoa casserole beckons with its vibrant medley of Mediterranean flavors, featuring fresh herbs, tangy feta, and succulent tomatoes. And for those with a sweet tooth, our quinoa breakfast casserole is a delightful morning treat, combining the wholesome goodness of quinoa with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet berries. With each recipe meticulously crafted and bursting with flavor, our quinoa casserole collection promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
CHICKEN QUINOA CASSEROLE
I tried to figure out a casserole that I haven't seen before. Super good, super easy, and just the right amount of 'good-for-you' to cover up the guilt!
Provided by MommaBean3
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Combine vegetable broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach, carrots, and red peppers and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix chicken, cooked quinoa, cooked vegetables, Alfredo sauce, and basil together in a bowl. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, patting it down with a spoon.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and mix in bread crumbs until evenly coated. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Evenly distribute cheese crumbs over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 914.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
Delicious comfort food!
Provided by MrsReal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute green bell peppers and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix chicken breasts, black beans, tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, half the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- Place 1/2 the tortillas in the bottom of a baking pan. Spoon half the chicken mixture on top. Add the remaining tortillas and top with remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 604.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
SLOW COOKER ENCHILADA QUINOA CASSEROLE
Get out the slow cooker and make this easy and better-for-you casserole for dinner!
Categories Entree
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the quinoa, water, onion, garlic, red pepper, black beans, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, corn, lime juice, cumin, chile powder, and cilantro in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
- Remove the lid and stir the casserole. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the half the cheese and sprinkle the other half on top. Put the lid back on and cook until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 15 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
QUINOA BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
This is vegetarian comfort super-food. Warm, gooey, and delicious. Serve with a green salad and sliced fruit.
Provided by SketchyRecipe
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place quinoa in a bowl; pour in enough water to cover. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse several times.
- Bring quinoa, water, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Stir broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup French-fried onions, sour cream, and lemon pepper into cooked quinoa; season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spoon quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup French-fried onions and bake until topping is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 938.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
PIZZA QUINOA CASSEROLE
If you like pizza night, give this healthy quinoa casserole a try! It's a fun way to sneak in a healthy meal packed with protein and veggies. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Press cancel., Stir in mushrooms and broth. Add quinoa (do not stir). Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel., Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper; cover and let stand until pepper softens slightly, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings., , Slow-cooker option: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into large crumbles. Drain. , Transfer sausage and onion to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms, broth and quinoa. Cook, covered, 5 hours; stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper. Cook, covered, 1 hour or until pepper is tender. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
DAIRY-FREE TURKEY-QUINOA MEATLOAF CASSEROLE
This recipe is delicious! Using all organic and clean ingredients, this is a great healthy substitute for a classic dish. Dairy and nut free. Very moist so it's great for leftovers as well. This will quickly become a healthy family favorite!
Provided by Eric Haskin
Time 9h15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let quinoa chill, 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass casserole pan with coconut oil.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Mix onion and garlic in a large bowl with turkey, cooked quinoa, aminos, syrup, Sriracha, tomato paste, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir until it turns into a runny paste. Pour mixture evenly in the prepared pan and top with ketchup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn the oven off and let rest, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove, cut, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 170.8 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 711.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO QUINOA CASSEROLE
My family has been on a quinoa fix for some time and this has been one of our favorite creations! A great alternative to pasta that you can feel great about. Also, this is a great use for leftover chicken! Leftovers hold well in the fridge....if any of it gets that far!
Provided by GeeDeth
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Alfredo Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1318.9 mg, Sugar 4 g
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Southwestern Quinoa Vegetable Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Serenus
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- combine all ingredients except cheese and sour cream in a 2 quart casserole.
- cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- remove and stir.
- bake for another 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- cover with cheese and broil till cheese is melted (usually around 1 or 2 minutes).
- serve with sour cream.
CREAMY CHICKEN QUINOA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-46106
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and generously grease a 9×13 baking dish (seriously, be generous because it really really sticks to the sides). Bring the chicken broth and ½ cup milk to a low boil in a saucepan. Whisk the other ½ cup milk with the poultry seasoning and flour; add the mixture to the boiling liquid and whisk until a smooth creamy sauce forms. Assembly: In a large bowl, mix the sauce from step one, one cup water, quinoa, and bacon and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and lay the chicken breasts strips over the top of the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with the seasoning. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Broccoli: While the casserole is in the oven, place the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute until it turns bright green and then run under cold water. Set aside. Bake: Remove the casserole from the oven, check the mixture by stirring it around in the pan, and if needed, cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. When the quinoa and chicken are cooked, add the broccoli and a little bit of water (up to one cup) until the consistency is creamy and smooth and you can stir it up easily in the pan. Top with the cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or just long enough to melt the cheese. Notes You will know the quinoa is done when it is soft and looks as if it has popped open, with the germ of the kernel visible as a little spiral. If you want the chicken to get that browned exterior, leave the foil off for part of the cooking time, but be aware that the quinoa does take a lot longer to cook without the foil.
SPICY MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
A healthy mexican casserole dish that is really yummy and easy to make. For an added twist...if you like stuffed peppers, at step 5 stuff mix into 4-5 large bell peppers, add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of pan and bake for 30 minutes.Top with additional salsa and shredded cheese! Enjoy!
Provided by SarahKaye
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions.
- In a large flatbottom skillet sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers and jalapenos.
- Add rest of ingredients and cook until warmed through.
- Fluff quinoa when it's done and add to skillet with everything else.
- Transfer to a stone bakeware pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Serve with additional salsa & top with shredded cheese, if desired.
BROCCOLI-QUINOA CASSEROLE
A high-protein dish made with rotisserie chicken--and a great way to sneak some veggies in, too!
Provided by TinaJ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h8m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear. Combine 1 1/2 cups water, quinoa, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a shallow 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Combine chicken, cream of broccoli soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, milk, stevia powder, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa and broccoli. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbly and edges are golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 384.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
QUINOA, BROCCOLI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté until golden. Add the broccoli and about 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam until the broccoli is just a little more done than tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the broccoli mixture and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and stir well. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled, shallow 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Bake until the top is golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
- Menu
- Quinoa, Broccoli, and Cheese Casserole (this page)
- or
- Quinoa and Corn Pilaf (page 105)
- Avocado and Pinto Bean Salad (page 45)
- Warm flour tortillas
- Sautéed zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
- nutrition information
- Calories: 284
- Total Fat: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrate: 30g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 129mg
BAKED QUINOA CASSEROLE WITH PERUVIAN POTATOES AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 2-quart gratin dish.
- In a saute pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and add leeks. Saute, stirring, until they become tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the peppers and cook, covered, for 5 to 10 more minutes, until peppers are tender, yet crisp. Remove pepper mixture for the heat.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the quinoa and add cheese, potatoes, pepper mixture, salt, pepper and thyme. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let mixture rest about 5 minutes before serving
MEXI-QUINOA CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Spicy, half-healthy casserole; would be great with ground beef too.
Provided by Brianne Coones
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix quinoa, chicken, black beans, salsa, tomato paste, garlic salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and oregano into onion mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until casserole is heated through and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Top casserole with sour cream and Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2255.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
QUINOA TUNA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook quinoa in melted butter until lightly brown. Pour enough stock to just cover the quinoa. Allow the liquid to reduce to half. Continue this process until quinoa is soft and all stock is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Season with salt throughout process.
- Stir mushrooms, onion, and tuna through the quinoa; season with black pepper. Stir 1/4 cup butter, the egg, and flour into the quinoa mixture; transfer to a casserole dish and top with bread crumbs to cover.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and the center is hot, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CABBAGE TURKEY AND QUINOA CASSEROLE
I love cabbage dishes and when it's mixed with ground turkey, quinoa its like having a cabbage roll without all the fuss.
Provided by Jo Zimny
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix together the meat, quinoa, garlic, paprika, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a deep casserole dish, transfer the mixture and pat down evenly.
- 3. Top with the copped cabbage
- 4. Pour crushed tomatoes over the cabbage and spread evenly.
- 5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375'F for 1.25 hours. This might bubble over so it would be good to have an oven protector on the bottom of your oven. Enjoy!
QUINOA CASSEROLE
I've been trying to find different ways to use quinoa, since it is so good for you. This recipe is from Eden Organic Foods.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Roast rinsed quinoa in a skillet until it pops.
- Place in casserole dish and add water.
- Heat oil and saute onions, garlic, and curry in skillet until onions are translucent.
- Add celery, broccoli, and tomato; saute briefly and add to quinoa.
- Add soy sauce and vinegar.
- Cover casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 240.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.6
TURKEY AND QUINOA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Place stock and quinoa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered for 10 minutes. Spray a heavy-based saucepan with oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add capsicum and eggplant. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until beginning to soften. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until softened. Add zucchini, onion and oregano. Toss to combine. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add zucchini mixture and lemon juice to quinoa. Toss to combine. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with oregano.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful casserole, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions, to the casserole for extra nutrition.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it is heated through.
Conclusion:
Quinoa casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover quinoa, and it can also be made ahead of time. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this quinoa casserole recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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