5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese

 

5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

40 mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut squash
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup goat cheddar (or shredded cheese of choice)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Peel and seed butternut squash. Chop into 1" chunks, add to a stock pot, cover with 1" of water and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
3. Add almond milk and dijon mustard into blender and blend on high until silky smoothy and creamy. Add more milk as needed - texture should be thick, but easily pourable.
4. Transfer to a bowl and add quinoa and cheese. Stir until combined.
5. Spoon mac n' cheese into ramekins (or baking dish), smooth tops and bake for 20 - 30 minutes, until bubbly.
6. Remove from oven, cool slightly and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Additional spice options:


- Paprika

- Tumeric

- Chili powder

- Hot sauce

- Salt & pepper