PIZZA QUINOA CASSEROLE
If you like pizza night, give this healthy quinoa casserole a try! It's a fun way to sneak in a healthy meal packed with protein and veggies. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Press cancel., Stir in mushrooms and broth. Add quinoa (do not stir). Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel., Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper; cover and let stand until pepper softens slightly, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings., , Slow-cooker option: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into large crumbles. Drain. , Transfer sausage and onion to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms, broth and quinoa. Cook, covered, 5 hours; stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper. Cook, covered, 1 hour or until pepper is tender. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
HAWAIIAN PIZZA QUINOA CASSEROLE
It's Hawaiian pizza in casserole form, complete with ham, pineapple and nutritious quinoa.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add quinoa, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted. Add water and a large pinch of salt. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed into the quinoa.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 5 to 7 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add garlic, black pepper and crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach, tomato, pineapple and ham; cook until heated through, stirring constantly. Salt to taste.
- In small bowl or measuring cup, mix ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and the milk.
- Add the quinoa and cheese mixture to the skillet with the onion mixture, and fold together the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. Transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) casserole, and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and, if desired, place under the broiler for a few minutes until cheese browns.
- Serve immediately, or recover with foil and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 7 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1550 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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