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Student Foods Quinoa Spinach Macaroni and Cheese Forget Kraft Dinner! Try out this inventive mac and cheese recipe! Quinoa is a delicious and cheap grain packed with calcium, fiber, magnesium, and iron. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons of butter 3 Tablespoons of flour 1 ½ Cups of skim milk A pinch of nutmeg ¼ Teaspoon of salt 8 oz of Cheddar cheese 3 Cups of cooked quinoa 2 Bunches of fresh baby spinach 3 Cups of cooked Quinoa (Cooked according to package instructions) Handful of grated Parmesan cheese ½ Cup of breadcrumbs (Panko is the best option) 1. 2.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium saucepan, stir 3 tablespoons of butter with flour and heat over medium heat. Whisk continuously until a paste forms. Whisk in milk and then increase heat to medium/high. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking the whole time. Stir in the nutmeg, salt and cheddar cheese. When the cheese sauce is smooth remove from heat. In a large bowl mix together the cooked quinoa, cheese sauce, and spinach.Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with some grated Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of butter and the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
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