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Creamy Cheesy Quinoa Bowls

This creamy, cheesy kale quinoa recipe is a simple and healthy one bowl vegan dinner recipe that the whole family can enjoy.

Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie (chocolatecoveredkatie.com)

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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 2 - 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raw quinoa
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast or Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp each garlic and onion powders
  • 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice or unsweetened creamer
  • optional 2 tsp butter or vegan butter for added richness
  • optional protein of choice

Instructions

  • Bring the first 5 ingredients and optional butter to a boil. Once boiling, turn to a simmer and cover 20 minutes or until fluffy. Stir in the kale and milk or cream, and return to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until kale wilts and quinoa reaches your desired texture and thickness. If adding a protein, such as tofu or beans, you can cook the protein first or stir it in with the quinoa, depending on what type of protein you’re using and if it needs to be cooked longer.
    Although I haven't tried it, a few readers say you can make this in the Instant Pot. One reader, Rebecca, did it this way: "I combined the first five ingredients and cooked on the “RICE” setting (12 minutes low pressure). I quick-released the pressure and added the remaining ingredients. It turned out perfectly!"
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Notes

For a keto alternative, try this Cheesy Cauliflower Rice!
 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 133kcal