Baked quinoa Caprese casserole is a cheesy vegetarian baked quinoa with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil mixed in and served on top for a light, delicious dish!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
1cupquinoa
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, divided
1medium onion, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
2large eggs, beaten
1(14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
¼cupParmesan cheese
1-2teaspoonsextra virgin olive oil
½cupbasil leaves, roughly chopped
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 2-3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook 1 cup quinoa, according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Turn off heat and let cool slightly.
Combine the onion mixture with the eggs, diced tomatoes and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Once ready, add the quinoa and mix well.
Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Bake at 400 for 25 minutes until browned and bubbly.
Sprinkle with fresh basil and halved cherry tomatoes (and extra cheese, if desired) and serve!
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Notes
You can assemble this ahead of time and refrigerate. Either let it sit out for 20 minutes before baking (ie, as you preheat the oven) or add an extra 5 minutes or so to the cooking time. Leftovers make a killer lunch - it's even good cold!