Need a One-Pan Meal Packed with Veggies and FLAVOR? | SPICY QUINOA CASSEROLE

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and soy milk is often cheaper.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can be a healthier egg alternative for binding.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.

Cook quinoa in milk over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Combine cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and cheese into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is set and top is golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions before serving.

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