Quinoa Mac-n-Cheese:

We returned from vacation Sunday night, so of course Monday night I had no groceries in my fridge.  I DID, however, have enough to pull this off.  It was...fine.  Not amazing, but it likely would have been better with some spice, and some different veggies.  I'd like to give it another shot, but I really don't need that much dairy in my life!  :

I took no pictures because it's NOT a pretty meal when fully cooked...again.  Sigh.  :)
ze: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• Veggies of your choice (optional)
• good pinch of salt
• a few grinds of seasoning salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk
• 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinkling
• Optional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for topping
• Toppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions

    

1. Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish. 
2. Cook quinoa to packaged instructions until fully cooked. (About 15 minutes)
3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish( or 8 individual ramekins) with cooking spray.Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt.  Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or Bread crumbs add now and bake 30-35 mins, until bread crumbs are browned. 

Source: http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html