Sweet Potato Quinoa Bake

An easy casserole that is also pretty healthy! We make this dish once a week so we have a handful of pre-made lunches for throughout the week as it reheats very nicely.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat water in a small saucepan over high heat until hot but not boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in flour until thickened. Add milk; whisk until flour mixture is thick.

Step 3

Combine sweet potatoes, green onions, pesto, quinoa, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour in flour mixture; stir until well combined. Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish; top with Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and sweet potatoes are cooked through, about 50 minutes.