Quinoa Mac and Cheese

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut or acorn squash, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 3 – 4 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup chopped kale, finely chopped
• 1 cup cheddar, grated
• 1/2 Seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoons. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F
Add squash to a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until softened, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and transfer into a blender.
Add milk and fresh thyme into the blender and blend on high until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in quinoa, kale and cheese. Stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix breadcrumbs and olive oil in a separate bowl and set aside.
Spoon mac n’ cheese into ramekins (or baking dish), spread breadcrumbs on top and bake for 20 – 30 minutes, until bubbly.

Remove from oven, cool slightly and enjoy immediately.