Skip to main content
Close Menu
menu
PeopleOne Health Sign In
  • PeopleOne Health Close menu
  • SparkAmerica Calendar
  • More Articles
  • Learn About PeopleOne
  • Sign In
Healthy Living  •  All Recipes

Quinoa and Cheese

Quinoa and Cheese
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.2
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.9 mg
  • Sodium: 249.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 16.7 g

Introduction

This healthy mac 'n cheese swap is packed with protein!

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

In a large saucepan, prepare quinoa according to package directions. Just before the quinoa has finished cooking, stir in the turmeric and pepper, and cover.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately.

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups per serving (Serves 4)

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 15
Number of Servings: 4


Related Recipes

  • Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto
  • Thai Noodle Salad Thai Noodle Salad
  • 2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili 2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili
  • The Whole 9 Yards Pizza (Cheesy White Pizza with Pesto) The Whole 9 Yards Pizza (Cheesy White Pizza with Pesto)
  • Baked Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce Baked Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
  • Loaded Potato Soup Loaded Potato Soup
  • Light Americana Cupcakes Light Americana Cupcakes
  • Vegetable-Packed Guacamole Vegetable-Packed Guacamole
  • Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros
  • Traditional French Crepes Traditional French Crepes
Sign In to PeopleOne
© PeopleOne Health 2026 Privacy Policy Terms of Use