Bacon and Broccoli Quinoa…it’s like this big bowl of comfort food but a little healthy at the same time. You can serve this as a very hearty side or as a main dish. Don’t think your kids will eat quinoa? Put bacon and cheese in it…and trust me, they will.
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Bacon & Broccoli Quinoa
- Yield: 4 servings as an entree 1x
Description
Whether you make this as a side, a light supper or lunch, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 3 cups of water
- 8 pieces of bacon (I used turkey bacon), chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Before you begin, rinse your quinoa off under cold water. Rinse and then shake dry.
- Next, add your quinoa and water to a pot over medium-high heat on the stove. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue to simmer covered about 10 to 15 minutes.
- While your quinoa simmers, place your bacon pieces in a drizzle of EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Allow bacon pieces to crisp up. After they’re crispy, add in your chopped shallot and a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute the shallot a minute or two.
- Next, sprinkle in your flour and whisk a minute.
- Next, whisk in your milk and continue to whisk until sauce begins to thicken up. Once sauce starts to thicken up, whisk in your cheese and continue whisking until incorporated.
- Take your cooked quinoa and pour it into your skillet with your bacon cheese sauce. Stir in the quinoa and stir in your broccoli florets. Sprinkle in your Parmesan cheese.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with maybe a little more Parm.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Mmm, this looks so good and hearty! ❤️✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Katherine Darlington says
What exactly is quinoa? What does it taste like?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a grain. I think it’s similar to rice in taste and texture.
Erin says
Just made this tonight for my husband, 5yo daughter, and me! It was a hit! I didn’t have a shallot, so I just substituted onion. Perfect comfort food for a cold night in Michigan. Thanks so much for the recipe. I’ll definitely be adding it to my recipe rotation!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awe! We love Michigan!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
Megan says
Sounds yummy! Should I use fresh broccoli or can I use frozen?