Sweet Potato Quinoa Bake Recipe

Sweet Potato Quinoa Bake Recipe

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat water in a small saucepan over high heat until hot but not boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in flour until thickened. Add milk; whisk until flour mixture is thick.
  3. Combine sweet potatoes, green onions, pesto, quinoa, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour in flour mixture; stir until well combined. Transfer to a 9×13-inch casserole dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and sweet potatoes are cooked through, about 50 minutes.