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Creamy Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin
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Creamy Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin

17 ingredients 20 min + 25 min 6 to 8 servings openrecipes
Creamy Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin

Roasted brussels sprouts and quinoa collide in this creamy, cheesy, texture-rich dish. If you're looking for a healthier gratin recipe, this is it! If you need a gluten-free dish, just use gluten-free bread to make the bread crumbs. Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1063
Calories
43g
Protein
59g
Fat
96g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 18 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Wheat Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Brussels Sprout 1 cup (156g) 56
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Almond Milk 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened 30
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup quinoa (any color), rinsed under running water in a mesh sieve for a minute and drained
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, small sprouts halved and large sprouts quartered
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 4 ounces (about 1½ cups) grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 ounces (about ¾ cup) grated Fontina cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat milk (cow's milk tastes best but unsweetened plain almond milk works, too)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon pressed or minced garlic
  • 1 slice whole wheat bread or gluten-free free, torn into pieces and processed into crumbs in a food processor or blender

Directions

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By cookieandkate · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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