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Supreme Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Posted Jan 17 2011 9:31am

Supreme Pizza Quinoa Casserole
adapted from a vegan version on Peas and Thank You

3 c. vegetable stock1 1/2 c. quinoa8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced1 green bell pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1/2 red onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 15 oz. can tomato sauce1 c. 2% Small Curd Organic Cottage Cheese1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided1/4 c. grated parmesan, divided1 tbsp. dried basil1 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakesSalt and pepper, to taste10 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
Preheat oven to 350*Bring stock to a boil in a pot.Rinse quinoa under running water for a minute, until no longer murky. Add quinoa to vegetable stock, stirr and turn to simmer. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until stock is absorbed, stirring every few minutes.Heat a saute' pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. olive oil.Add mushrooms, peppers, onion and garlic, stir and saute' for 10 minutes, until liquid is cooked out and vegetables begin to caramelize. Remove from heat.When quinoa is cooked, add tomato sauce, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella and parmesan, basil, oregano, fennel, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.Stir well, add vegetables from pan and sun-dried tomatoes, stir well.Pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese.Place in the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, until cheesei s golden and casserole is bubbly.Serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers for a few days, if it lasts that long! 
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