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Name: Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 head Broccoli; 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons All purpose flour; 2 cups Milk; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese shredded; 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 head Broccoli
3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
3 tablespoons All purpose flour
2 cups Milk
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese ; shredded
2 cups chicken ; cooked and shredded

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a saucepan and add a couple inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil just 1-2 minutes more, until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400° F. To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, shallots, garlic powder, dry mustard and cayenne. Continue whisking the mixture until it is light golden, about 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk. Allow the sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the cheddar until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, broccoli florets, shredded cooked chicken and the cheese sauce. Fold together gently until evenly combined.

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased casserole dish. Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

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Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 head Broccoli
3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
3 tablespoons All purpose flour
2 cups Milk
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
 Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
2 cups chicken cooked and shredded

Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.  Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a saucepan and add a couple inches of water.  Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.  Let boil just 1-2 minutes more, until the broccoli is crisp-tender.  Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.  Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400° F.  To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour, shallots, garlic powder, dry mustard and cayenne.  Continue whisking the mixture until it is light golden, about 1-2 minutes.  Slowly whisk in the milk.  Allow the sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat.  Whisk in the cheddar until melted and smooth.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, broccoli florets, shredded cooked chicken and the cheese sauce.  Fold together gently until evenly combined.

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased casserole dish.  Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes.  Serve warm.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (1698g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings

Calories: 3735
Calories from Fat: 1807 (48%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 200.8g	268 %
	Saturated Fat 91.8g	459 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 64g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 29.5g
Cholesterol 666.3mg		205 %
Sodium 2021.8mg		70 %
Potassium 4965mg		131 %
Total Carbohydrate 280.1g		82 %
	Dietary Fiber 40.5g	162 %
	Sugars, other 239.7g
Protein 208.3g		298 %
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Calories per serving: 3735

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