Quinoa Casserole with Potatoes and Cheese

Quinoa Casserole

PERU

LUNCH

1 HR 15 MINS

SERVES 4

PREP TIME: 15 MINS

COOK TIME: 1 HR

Inca's Food Organic Whole Grain Quinoa 15oz

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 eggs
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1 cup Inca’s Food Organic Quinoa, cooked
1 1/2 cups grated smoked cheddar cheese
1 pound Peruvian potatoes, unpeeled, diced, and steamed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon thyme leaves

PREPARATION

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Oil a 2-quart gratin dish.

STEP 2
In a saute pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and add leeks. Sauté, stirring, until they become tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, for another minute.

STEP 3
Add the peppers and cook, covered, for 5 to 10 more minutes, until peppers are tender, yet crisp. Remove pepper mixture for the heat.

STEP 4
In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the quinoa and add cheese, potatoes, pepper mixture, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let the mixture rest about 5 minutes before serving.

Adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/baked-quinoa-casserole-with-peruvian-potatoes-and-cheese-recipe-1917271