Recipe Name Quinoa Mac and Cheese Submitted by Liz Orvis Recipe Description A healthier alternative to Macaroni and Cheese from the box. Can top with a variety of things: salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, etc. Recommended to be served with a side salad with a vinaigrette. From http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 50 Ready In (minutes) 70

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 1/2 cup quinoa, organic, rinsed well 1 cup, chopped broccoli florets, steamed 4 spears medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) Asparagus 2 cloves garlic minced 2 large eggs 1 cup Milk, skim 1 1/2 cups, shredded Fat Free Cheddar Cheese 8 ounces Panko Bread crumbs, dry Steps Sequence Step 1 Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish. 2 Fully cook quinoa. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13x9 inch dish with cooking spray. 4 Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt. 5 Transfer to prepared dish and add Panko Crumbs on top. Bake 30-35 minutes until bread crumbs are browned.