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Cheddar Cheese Quinoa


 

Cheesy Quinoa

Need a new quinoa side dish? The whole family will love this Cheesy Quinoa because it's creamy and loaded with cheddar cheese. So easy to make with simple ingredients, it¡¯s perfect for busy nights!
CourseSide, Side Dish
CuisineAmerican
Keywordcheesy quinoa, quinoa side dish
MethodStovetop
Prep Time5minutes?minutes
Cook Time15minutes?minutes
Total Time20minutes?minutes
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýs6?servings
Calories198kcal
AuthorBrianne Izzo

Ingredients

  • 1?cup?uncooked quinoa,?rinsed and drained
  • 2?cups?chicken or vegetable broth or stock
  • 1?teaspoon?
  • 1/2?teaspoon?salt
  • 1/4?teaspoon?black pepper
  • 1?cup?shredded cheddar cheese?(about 4 oz., you can reduce to 1/2 cup if you prefer it slightly less cheesy)
  • 1/2?cup?plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Combine?1 cup uncooked quinoa,?2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or stock1 teaspoon dry mustard,?1/2 teaspoon salt, and?1/4 teaspoon black pepper?in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil. The reduce heat and simmer as per package instructions, about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
  • When quinoa is fully cooked, add the?1 cup shredded cheddar cheese?and?1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt. Stir until creamy. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý:?0.5cup (approximately)?|?Calories:?198kcal?|?Carbohydrates:?20g?|?Protein:?11g?|?Fat:?8g?|?Saturated Fat:?4g?|?Polyunsaturated Fat:?1g?|?Monounsaturated Fat:?2g?|?Trans Fat:?0.002g?|?Cholesterol:?21mg?|?Sodium:?615mg?|?Potassium:?215mg?|?Fiber:?2g?|?Sugar:?1g?|?Vitamin A:?195IU?|?Vitamin C:?0.02mg?|?Calcium:?169mg?|?Iron:?1mg


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Rhonda in MO