Cheesy Quinoa Bake

Hello

Last weekend during a shopping trip to Costco I was super tempted to buy the pre-package scalloped potatoes (they are amazing BTW) but deep in my heart, I knew it would end bad (me eating half the tray and regretting it soon after) there had to be a better option for some cheesy deliciousness.  This is what I came up with and it was satisfying to say the least.  

Ingredients: 

3 cups dry quinoa (1 cup dry)
1 package of frozen spinach – drained and defrosted 
2 tablespoons of diced sundried tomatoes
1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper - finely diced
1 sweet onion - finely diced
3 cloves of garlic - minced
½ cup shredded parmesan 
¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 medium size eggs
6 ounces of non-fat plain Greek yogurt

Seasoning Used: 

Salt and Pepper
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder

Cook the quinoa and allow to cool to room temp.  (my secret to perfect quinoa…cook in a rice cooker) one cup quinoa and two cups water. Perfection ever time!  

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Using a one quart casserole dish - spray with non-stick cooking spray.  Heat the olive oil & saute the onion, bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and spinach until cooked through and soft. 

Meanwhile, combine the eggs, yogurt and cheese in large bowl and whisk together.  Add pinch of each seasoning. 

Combine the cooked quinoa, veggies and cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Place in your baking dish.  Top with a bit more of parmesan and bake until cheese is golden brown.  

So Yummy! 

Enjoy!

Wishing you all a fit & fun Labor Day Weekend!  Don’t forget to be awesome!