Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Quinoa Casserole and Apple Blueberry Pie

Another episode in my quest to find a quinoa dish that Nugget will eat.  A casserole of potatoes, eggs, cheese, leeks, and bell peppers, with a cup of quinoa. It was good that way -- I think I will add a cup of quinoa to any casserole I make from now on. It would work well in a macaroni and cheese casserole. Not sure I will make this again, it didn't wow me. Although Nugget ate several bites, even after I admitted that there were eggs in it.

IngredientNutritionCost
LeeksFiber (1 g/2%), Vitamin A (9%), Vitamin C (6%), Calcium (2%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Vitamin K, Folate, and Manganese.$2.10
Frozen bell peppers (green/yellow/red)Fiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin A (17%), Vitamin C (60%), Iron (1%)$1.12
Red potatoes (with skin)Fiber (2 g/9%), Protein (3 g), Vitamin C (16%), Calcium (1%), Iron (6%).$1
Organic quinoaFiber (3 g/13%), Protein (6 g), Iron (12%), Riboflavin (50%), Phosphorous (23%). Very good source of manganese, good source of magnesium. $1
EggsProtein (17 g), Vitamin A (15%), Calcium (10%), Iron (10%). Good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus; very good source of Selenium.$1.10
Aged extra sharp white cheddar (Tillamook)Protein (7 g), Vitamin A (6%), Calcium (20%), Iron (2%).$0.21
Frozen blueberriesFiber (1 g/5%), Vitamin C (2%). Good source of Manganese; very good source of Vitamin K.$2
Jonagold apples (no peel)Fiber (1 g/5%), Vitamin A (1%), Vitamin C (7%), Calcium (1%). $1.37
Frozen pie crustProtein (1 g), Iron (2%)$0.77
Light vanilla ice creamProtein (6 g), Vitamin A (8%), Vitamin C (4%), Calcium (20%)$1.75
TotalFiber (9 g/37%), Protein (40 g), Iron (36%), Calcium (54%), Vitamin A (56%), Vitamin C (85%).Casserole: $1.87/person
Pie: $1.18/person

Cost per person: $3.05 
Nutritional Goals: Excellent Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium; Good Fiber and Iron. Partial serving of whole grains. Vegetarian. 

Quinoa casserole recipe here. I used red potatoes instead of Peruvian.
See my 10/30 post for the pie recipe.

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