Casserole with Ham and Quinoa (by RPCLEM2000)
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 cups ham, diced into 1/2 inch cubes2 teaspoons olive oil2 large onion, diced (about 2 cup)6 cloves garlic, diced4 small zucchini diced, (about 4 cups)2 red bell pepper, diced (about 2 cup)2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepperSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped (about 2 ounce)2 cups marinara sauce1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Coat an 10 x 12 inch oven-safe dish with cooking spray.
Add the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water to a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the quinoa starts to uncurl slightly and the water has evaporated.
While the quinoa is cooking, place a very large pot over medium heat. Coat the hot pan with cooking spray, then add the ham.
Cook the ham until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the ham to a bowl, cover to keep warm, and return the pot to the heat.
Heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic, zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions soften.
Stir in 1 cup of the marinara sauce, 1/2 cup water, the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to taste, mushrooms, ham, and the quinoa.
Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the cheese and remaining 1 cup sauce.
Cover and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the sauce starts to bubble and the cheese melts.
Allow to rest five minutes, then slice into four servings.
Serving Size: Makes 8 (1 1/4 cup) servings
Coat an 10 x 12 inch oven-safe dish with cooking spray.
Add the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water to a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the quinoa starts to uncurl slightly and the water has evaporated.
While the quinoa is cooking, place a very large pot over medium heat. Coat the hot pan with cooking spray, then add the ham.
Cook the ham until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the ham to a bowl, cover to keep warm, and return the pot to the heat.
Heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic, zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions soften.
Stir in 1 cup of the marinara sauce, 1/2 cup water, the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to taste, mushrooms, ham, and the quinoa.
Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the cheese and remaining 1 cup sauce.
Cover and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the sauce starts to bubble and the cheese melts.
Allow to rest five minutes, then slice into four servings.
Serving Size: Makes 8 (1 1/4 cup) servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 247.5
- Total Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 32.1 mg
- Sodium: 850.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 16.6 g
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