Quinoa Gratin

Introducing my mouth-watering Quinoa Gratin recipe! Looking for a delicious alternative that will satisfy both vegetarians and vegans? Look no further! In this step-by-step video, I will show you how to cook quinoa to perfection, creating a dish reminiscent of a creamy risotto. The highlight of this dish? The "Au Gratin" finish in the oven, resulting in a thin, cheesy, and crispy topping that will leave you craving for more. Join me as we explore the world of flavors and textures in this delightful Quinoa Gratin recipe!

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How to cook quinoa to perfection

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Prepare Quinoa

Tricolor quinoa tends to hold cooking better than white quinoa which can turn mushy pretty quickly. Brush each eggplant slice with olive oil and season with salt. Overlap eggplant and tomato slices and drizzle olive oil and season with pepper and microwave for about 10 minutes or until fork tender, or roast in the oven for about 45 minutes at 350ºF/180ºC. Let rest half an hour before using. Save the rendering juice and add it to the stock. Bring stock to a boil with the thyme and parsley stems; keep hot. Meanwhile, heat up the skillet, add butter and olive oil and sauté diced carrots for about 5 minutes, stirring every so often. Add shallots and cook until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper and throw in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add quinoa and give a light toast like you would proceed for risotto. Deglaze with wine and reduce to dry. Add hot stock and cook quinoa for 10 minutes on low heat; uncovered. Turn the heat off, cover with the lid and let sit for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Avoid overcooking quinoa.

Storage

Cooked quinoa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. In this case, spread cooked quinoa onto a baking tray to stop cooking process, and chill. Store quinoa in deli containers. Quinoa could also be kept frozen for awhile.

Tips

Quinoa can be enriched with Béchamel/Mornay Sauce. In this case, fold about a cup/250g of white sauce in cooked quinoa.

Baking

Combine bread crumbs with parmesan. In a shallow dish, arrange quinoa mixture along with the cooked eggplant and tomatoes, cheese and parsley. Add topping and bake at 350ºF/180ºC for about an hour. Let rest 10 min before serving. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious meal!