I just happened by accident to come across this recipe on a quilting message board! Why is it you find some of the best recipes on the most obscure sites online?? I wanted to do something cauliflower-ish in the crockpot, and that recipe was rice and cauliflower + cream of mushroom soup. Since I haven’t had cream of anything soup in forever, I decided to wing it and see how it turned out!
I changed out the rice for quinoa, and just added cheese on top. I thought a cheesy cauliflower bake sounded good.
This turned out soooo amazingly good, and so simple! I couldn’t believe how the cauliflower cooked down in the crockpot!
Quinoa and Cauliflower Bake
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1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup uncooked quinoa
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup gouda cheese (or your choice of cheese)
Combine the quinoa, cauliflower and vegetable stock in a crockpot. Turn the crockpot on low, and cook for 6-8 hours.
About 30 minutes before you want to eat, add the cheese, and stir to combine.
Eat up!
I mean, it really doesn’t get much easier than this. I admit I was a little leery a couple times during the day when it was cooking – I didn’t think the quinoa would cook up, but it did! I just think this tastes so perfect – it doesn’t need anything else in my opinion!
Beautiful cauliflower! Happy Monday!
This is being shared with Mix it Up Monday and Slightly Indulgent Tuesday.
Dashing dish!
Emily Woodhouse recently posted..Argan Oil Care
I can’t wait to make this! I love cauliflower and Gouda…what a wonderful flavor combination. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday
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Thank you
I love how this turned out!
This looks fantastic…I’m always looking for new things to do with cauliflower, this one sounds like a winner.
Sam recently posted..Friend Makin’ Mondays: Groceries
I know, I’m always trying things with cauliflower too! I wanted something healthy but delicious too
This was so good! (and easy too!)
That looks good and easy enough for me to tackle.
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It was so super easy! I hope you like it
I am on SUCH a cauliflower kick right now, I have got to make this! I mean, you can’t get much simpler while still sounding so delish. Helps that it’s a gray, stormy day and a hot bowl of creamy quinoa and veg sounds extra-amazing.
Allie recently posted..Beeting a Challenge
Its kinda a gray day here too! I have some cauliflower in my garden but it didn’t grow anything, just leaves, no cauliflower!
Well that’s disappointing! My parents were trying to grow artichokes and apparently the same thing happened there. Great healthy plants, no choke.
Allie recently posted..Weighing My Options
I don’t think I’ve actually put cauliflower in my crockpot before – good to know! Happy Monday!
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I hadn’t either! This really was so easy, and it really cooked down, I couldn’t believe it!
looks delicious!! Pinned for later.
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Thank you!
It really is good and simple!
Hmm, never tried cauliflower in the crock. Definitely a recipe to try.
Jacky recently posted..Strawberry Basil Pie
What a great idea! I have never thought of cauliflower in the crockpot!! You always have the best ideas!!
Brittany (Delights and Delectables) recently posted..MIMM #11 & Meatless Monday
I’ve never made quinoa before. Definitely want to try this out!
I love quinoa and have never made it in a crockpot great idea. Please share this recipe today on foodie friday.
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