Mac n Cheese Quinoa

I love finding new ways to use quinoa. It's such great healthy alternative to rice or pasta. When I found a recipe for mac n cheese quinoa I just had to try it. This cheesy bake melts in your mouth and keeps you wanting more. I added broccoli because cheddar and broccoli work so well together, but any vegetable will do!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 cup veggie of your choice
2 cloves garlic minced

pinch of salt and pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (I used skim milk)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese + more for sprinkling 

seasonings of your choice (I used fresh basil and garlic powder)

1/8 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

While quinoa is cooking, heat oil in medium pan. Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and cook until slightly done, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a large bowl whisk milk and eggs. Set aside.

Once quinoa is cooked, add to milk mixture. Add cheese, seasonings and veggies and stir until combined. Poor into prepared dish then sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until breadcrumbs are brown.