One Pot Quinoa Mac and Cheese with Spinach
This healthy quinoa mac and cheese recipe is made in just one pot, is high in protein and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. It's also a great way to sneak some greens into your meal without even noticing!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Hemp seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Add quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add spinach to the pot, recover and continue to cook for another 3 - 5 minutes.
- Remove quinoa from the stove and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately or store in sealed glass containers in the fridge for 3 - 5 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3.4mg