5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Butternut squash, small

• Refrigerated

  • 1/4 cup Almond milk

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3 cups Quinoa, cooked

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Goat cheddar

Found on simplyquinoa.com

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut squash
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup goat cheddar (or shredded cheese of choice)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Peel and seed butternut squash. Chop into 1 chunks, add to a stock pot, cover with 1 of water and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
• Add almond milk and dijon mustard into blender and blend on high until silky smoothy and creamy. Add more milk as needed - texture should be thick, but easily pourable.
• Transfer to a bowl and add quinoa and cheese. Stir until combined.
• Spoon mac n cheese into ramekins (or baking dish), smooth tops and bake for 20 - 30 minutes, until bubbly.
• Remove from oven, cool slightly and enjoy immediately.