Hawaiian Pizza Quinoa Casserole

[xstepmom]

Once I realized how Cheap Quinoa really is, I started using it more often. Here’s one of our faves, it’s a Hawaiian Pizza Quinoa Casserole- It’s Hawaiian pizza in casserole form, complete with ham, pineapple and nutritious quinoa.

You’ll Need:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 box frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 large tomato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped pineapple
8 oz precooked ham, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup whole milk
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper, to taste

heat oven to 400°F.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil In a large 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Add quinoa, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.

Add water and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 to 20 minutes

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil 5 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.

Combine ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and the milk in a bowl, mixing well.

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 13×9-inch (3-quart) casserole, spreading it then 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.

Image credit Betty Crocker

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[mos]

You had me at spinach! LOL! If it has spinach, I’ll try it…it’s my favorite veggie;-D

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