Vegetables Broccoli Quinoa Broccoli-Cheddar Gratin 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews In this healthier version of the classic broccoli casserole pre-cooked quinoa gets tossed with egg, cheddar cheese and broccoli florets and baked in the oven until the cheese is beautifully browned and bubbly. Slideshow: More Broccoli Recipes By Phoebe Lapine Phoebe Lapine New York-based food and health writer Phoebe Lapine is a gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, and the creator of the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe, named by Women’s Health Magazine as the top nutrition read of 2017. A self-proclaimed “healthy hedonist,” Lapine focuses on ways to improve health without sacrificing life’s pleasures, which she explores in her blog and 2017 memoir The Wellness Project. In addition to Food & Wine, her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Serious Eats, Epicurious, Shape, Glamour, Self, HuffPost, and others. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 2, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo © Phoebe Lapine Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing 1 large leek, thinly sliced 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into small florets 3 cups cooked quinoa (from 1 cup uncooked) 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Preheat the oven to 400°. Grease a large cast-iron skillet or casserole dish and set aside. In a large lidded saucepan, heat the oil. Sautée the leek and shallot over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and salt; cook for 1 more minute. Fold in the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green, 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cook until the liquid has reduced and the broccoli is tender, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the quinoa, egg and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to the prepared dish and spread in an even layer. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese has begun to brown, 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Rate it Print