Green Bean Quinoa Casserole
this Green Bean Quinoa Casserole is packed with flavor and will be a huge crowd pleaser!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fried onions
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place quinoa and 1 ½ cup broth into large sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until all broth is absorbed.
- While quinoa is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
- Add green beans and cook for about 3 minutes so they are crisp and not fully cooked. Drain in colander and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add oil. onion and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Add flour to mushroom mixture and mix well.
- Add broth and milk and continue to stir to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cheese, quinoa and green beans and remove from heat.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, fried onions and panko crumbs.
- Place in a baking dish and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
Notes
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If reheating, place in baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Microwaving might make it mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg