Dairy-Free Casserole

This Dairy-Free Casserole combines hearty vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, baked to perfection with a savory herb topping. It's a comforting, wholesome dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 400 ml
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, canned and drained
• Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
3. While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the chickpeas, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
6. Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
7. Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 540 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from quinoa and chickpeas, supporting muscle health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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