Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Bake

Cooked quinoa and broccoli set into a savoury egg-and-cheddar casserole with a golden cheese top.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 55 min · 4 servings
Equipment: 25 × 20cm baking dish

• 200g dry quinoa, rinsed
• 400g broccoli, cut into small florets
• 100g vegetarian cheddar, grated
• 3 large eggs (150g without shells)
• 200ml semi-skimmed milk
• 100g onion, finely diced
• 6g garlic, minced
• 10g olive oil, divided
• 1g salt
• 400ml water, for the quinoa

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 190°C conventional / 170°C fan. Simmer the rinsed quinoa with 400ml water, covered, for about 15 minutes until tender and the water is absorbed. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and cool slightly.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, steam or boil the broccoli for 3 minutes, then drain thoroughly. Heat 5g oil in a small pan and soften the onion for 5 minutes; add the garlic for the last 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Grease a 25 × 20cm baking dish with the remaining oil. Whisk the eggs, milk and salt together in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Stir the slightly cooled quinoa, drained broccoli, onion mixture and 70g cheddar into the egg mixture. Transfer to the dish and scatter over the remaining 30g cheddar.

5. 5

   Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden, set rather than wet in the centre, and at least 74°C internally. Rest for 5 minutes before dividing into four portions.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate promptly in shallow containers, within 2 hours, at 4°C or below. Keep for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Reheat a covered portion in the microwave for about 2–4 minutes, rotating halfway, or bake covered at 180°C for about 20 minutes. Continue until the centre reaches 74°C.

Substitutions

Use cauliflower instead of broccoli. Choose cheese labelled suitable for vegetarians. Gluten-free ingredients may still require checking packaged products for cross-contact.

Estimated nutrition per serving

432 kcal · 23g protein · 44.6g carbs · 18.7g fat · 6.6g fibre.

Calculated from measured ingredients using generic composition estimates. Brands and portion sizes change the result. Optional additions and substitutions are excluded.

Storage guidance: USDA leftover guidance