Grains - Quinoa "Mac" & Cheese

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
• 1 ⁄4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 3⁄4 cup Water
• 15 ounces White Great Northern Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (I used 1/2 parmesan, 1/2 mozzarella)
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 ⁄3 cup Almond Milk (could sub regular cow milk)
• 2 tablespoons Basil Paste (found in the produce section)
• 3 ⁄4 cups Peas

Details

Adapted from noshandnourish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook your quinoa -- subbing 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar for some of the water required. My quinoa stated 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water, so I used 1/4 cup ACV and 1 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover for 8 minutes.
Remove from heat, uncover, and allow to "fluff"
In a separate pan, combine white beans (rinsed & mashed), cheese, butter, milk, and basil.
Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Once melted, add cooked quinoa in and peas.
Serve as a side dish or on its own!