Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.

Step 2

In a deep frying pan, heat up a little olive oil. Add the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a casserole dish

Step 3

Cook the quinoa according to the pack instructions. When ready, transfer to the casserole dish, on top of the onion.

Step 4

In the meantime, bring a pot of water to boil. Remove the broccoli florets from the stalk and boil in salty water for about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the casserole dish over the quinoa and onion.

Step 5

While the rice and broccoli are cooking, start making the cheesy sauce*.

Step 6

Add the cheesy sauce to the casserole dish as a top layer.

Step 7

Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheesy layer becomes crisp.