If you want to add more nutrition to your family’s meals then this Quinoa Mac And Cheese With Broccoli recipe is the answer. Oh, and it is super delicious too!

Quinoa Mac & Cheese Recipe

Want to make a super delicious yet healthy version of regular mac and cheese? Replace the macaroni with quinoa! I just love to substitute rice or pasta for quinoa. It makes it so much better for you and is full of health benefits. Plus it tastes so delicious. My family loves it.

This Quinoa Mac And Cheese With Broccoli is very easy to make and a creative and healthy dinner idea. It is a great meal for kids and adults!

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa, sometimes called a whole grain, is actually a seed, this leafy plant is a relative to beets, spinach and Swiss chard. Due to its delicate taste and rich amounts of protein, potassium, and other vitamins and minerals, it is quite popular. It is also a good source of fiber and is easily digested.

I like the C&F: Premium Organic Quinoa or the Nature’s Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa brands. I usually buy them at Costco but you can also get them online. Just make sure to look at the package and see if your quinoa has been previously washed. If not, I recommend rinsing before cooking.

I like cooking my quinoa in chicken or vegetable broth. You can also simply cook it in water, but I think the broth gives it a lot more flavor.

For more quinoa recipes, please see my Chicken Quinoa Chaufa and Molded Quinoa With Ground Beef Filing recipes. They are super easy to make and remember to always buy good quality and fresh ingredients.