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5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 4-6 Servings
5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese
- Recipe Submitted by Gelatin on 04/06/2014
Category: Cheese
Ingredients List
- 1 small butternut squash
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup goat cheddar (or shredded cheese of choice)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel and seed butternut squash. Chop into 1" chunks, add to a stock pot, cover with 1" of water and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
Add almond milk and dijon mustard into blender and blend on high until silky smoothy and creamy. Add more milk as needed - texture should be thick, but easily pourable.
Transfer to a bowl and add quinoa and cheese. Stir until combined.
Spoon mac n' cheese into ramekins (or baking dish), smooth tops and bake for 20 - 30 minutes, until bubbly.
Remove from oven, cool slightly and enjoy immediately.
Peel and seed butternut squash. Chop into 1" chunks, add to a stock pot, cover with 1" of water and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
Add almond milk and dijon mustard into blender and blend on high until silky smoothy and creamy. Add more milk as needed - texture should be thick, but easily pourable.
Transfer to a bowl and add quinoa and cheese. Stir until combined.
Spoon mac n' cheese into ramekins (or baking dish), smooth tops and bake for 20 - 30 minutes, until bubbly.
Remove from oven, cool slightly and enjoy immediately.
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