Baked Quinoa “Mac” and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 cup onion white red finely chopped
• 0.5 cup tomatoes finely chopped (1 medium)
• 1.5 cups quinoa uncooked
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
• 3 cups water 
• 2  eggs 
• 1 cup milk 
• 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 serving cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 serving cream sour
• 1 serving spring onion chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• baking pan
• glass baking pan

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion and tomato; cover and cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender.
4. Stir in quinoa and garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until grains begin to become translucent and brown slightly (they will still be undercooked).
5. Stir in salt, pepper and paprika.
6. Add water; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
8. In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk until well blended. Stir into quinoa mixture.
9. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; stir to combine.
10. Pour mixture into baking dish.
11. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until edges begin to brown. To serve, spoon into individual serving bowls; top with additional cheese, sour cream and green onions.