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Home » Main Dishes » Creamy Quinoa Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Topping.

Creamy Quinoa Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Topping.

Feb 26, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 15 Comments

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easy gluten free quinoa casserole

Creamy quinoa broccoli casserole is topped with a crunchy, buttery breadcrumbs. This casserole is the perfect gluten free recipe to make when you’re craving comfort food.

gluten free broccoli quinoa casserole

Casseroles are so comforting, aren’t they?

The pasta or rice, the creamy sauces, the crunchy toppings…all of these elements combine to make a deliciously comforting dish.

When you removed dairy or gluten from your diet, you may have thought the creamy casseroles you used to enjoy were no longer possible.

Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be true! There are many wonderful dairy substitutes that can be used to make smooth, flavorful sauces that work well in a variety of dishes. When you’re looking for crunch, seeds, potato chips, or gluten free garlic breadcrumbs all work well on top of pasta or rice dishes.

This creamy quinoa broccoli casserole uses simple ingredients that combine to make a wonderfully filling and comforting dinner. This is perfect for a weeknight dinner or to take to a potluck.

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Ingredients

  • quinoa
  • onion
  • broccoli
  • vegan buttery spread
  • gluten free flour
  • non-dairy milk (I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk)
  • salt and pepper
  • dairy free cheese (I used Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds)
  • gluten free bread
  • vegan buttery spread
  • olive oil
  • garlic salt

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the quinoa, chopped onion, and water in a small pan and cook for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
cooked quinoa in a pan

2. Steam the broccoli until it is tender but still bright green.

steamed broccoli in pan

3. Saute the breadcrumbs in the vegan buttery spread and oil. Season with garlic salt.

homemade breadcrumbs in a frying pan

4. Put the cooked quinoa and broccoli in a casserole dish. Rinse the broccoli pan and make the dairy free cheese sauce using vegan buttery spread, gluten free flour, non-dairy milk, and dairy free shredded cheese.

daiya mozzarella shreds

5. Pour the cheese sauce over the quinoa and broccoli, and stir well.

creamy quinoa casserole

6. Sprinkle the garlic breadcrumbs on top of the quinoa mixture. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes.

broccoli quinoa casserole

Substitutions

  • Use whatever type of dairy free cheese you like. I like the way Daiya cheese melts in this dish – it has a wonderfully creamy texture.
  • You can use any neutral tasting dairy free milk. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk. Plain rice milk, soy milk, or flax milk would probably also work well.
  • If you are able to have nuts, you can add some walnuts or pecans to the breadcrumb topping for a little more crunch.
  • If you like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, you could also add those to the topping.
  • You can add more vegetables if you like! Try adding cauliflower, shredded carrots, or even mushrooms to this recipe.
baked broccoli quinoa casserole

Storage

Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 4 days. The breadcrumb topping won’t be a crispy, but it will still taste good.

I don’t recommend freezing this casserole.

What to Serve with this Casserole

  • Vegan Garlic Knots
  • Garlic Roasted Green Beans
  • Roasted Carrot Fries
vegan quinoa casserole on a white plate

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Recipe

creamy quinoa broccoli casserole
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Creamy Quinoa Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Topping.

Enjoy this easy comfort food – a creamy quinoa broccoli casserole with crunchy breadcrumbs is a delicious dish to serve this weekend.

Course Casserole
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword comforting, creamy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 323 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • 3 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Daiya mozzarella cheese

For the topping:

  • 2 cups gluten free breadcrumbs use a gluten free bread to make your own, or any bread that works for your diet
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • garlic salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the quinoa, chopped onion, and 2 cups of water in a pan with a lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is done, about 15 minutes.

  2. While the quinoa is cooking, place the broccoli in a pan with about an inch of water. Put the lid on the pan and steam over medium heat until the florets are tender, but still bright green.
  3. During this time you can also prepare the breadcrumbs. Heat the vegan buttery spread and the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the gluten free bread crumbs and garlic salt to taste.

  4. Cook the breadcrumbs until they turn golden brown, stirring often. Don't walk away, they will burn quickly if you do! Once they are golden brown, remove from the heat and set aside.

  5. When the quinoa is done, place it in a casserole dish. Drain the broccoli and add it to the casserole dish.
  6. In a separate pan, (you can just rinse the broccoli pan and re-use it), melt the 3 tablespoons of vegan buttery spread over medium heat Add the gluten free flour and stir to combine. Slowly add the dairy free milk, stirring constantly. The sauce should start to thicken. Add the Daiya cheese and the salt and pepper. Stir. The sauce should be thick and creamy, like what you would put on macaroni and cheese. If it gets too thick, just add a bit more dairy free milk.

  7. Pour the sauce over the quinoa and broccoli. Stir. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.

  8. Place in the casserole in the preheated oven, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, just to heat everything through and let the flavors combine.

  9. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this casserole.

You can use whatever non-dairy milk and cheese that works for your diet. If you are not dairy free, you can use regular cheese and milk if desired.

 

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Quinoa Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Topping.
Amount per Serving
Calories
323
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
529
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
329
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
782
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
123
mg
12
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Katie

    October 08, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Angel de Goede

    April 23, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Only recently found you and your recipes, I’m fast becoming a big fan due to being gluten free and dairy free. For this particular recipe can I ask what buttery spread you use – or relevant suggestions for this – live in Canada so vegan brands may not be available here. Thank you, love your work

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      April 27, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      I like Earth Balance brand – I use the soy free spread. There is another brand here called Melt, but it does have a coconut flavor, so I don’t love it for savory things.

      Reply
  3. Shay

    December 23, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Is there any way to substitute the bread crumbs for stuffing??

    Reply
  4. Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven

    March 24, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    I so need this gorgeous casserole in my life before our weather changes (still pretty cold here too!) pinned and on my dinner menu for next week! ;)

    Reply
  5. Dani

    March 24, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    What gluten free flour do you use? I have used coconut flour in some recipes and find the taste can over power a recipe.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 24, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Hi Dani,
      This time I used the Trader Joe’s GF blend, and I don’t think it has any coconut flour in it. I certainly can’t taste any coconut if it does.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    March 24, 2014 at 11:07 am

    This sounds delicious Kelly! And definitely better for me than the usual broccoli and cheese rice casserole. Those breadcrumbs make this, gotta have a good crunch!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 24, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you, Natalie! Yes, I need a nice crunchy topping! Yum.

      Reply
  7. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

    March 24, 2014 at 9:19 am

    This is genius! I am basically obsessed with every single recipe you have! Always so creative appetizing and healthy – I love it! This casserole is totally my kind of meal – all of my favorites! Pinned :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 24, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Chelsea! You are too kind! :)

      Reply

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