Side dishe for 4
Cheesy Quinoa
$4.87for 430 minServes 4
Quinoa cooks in broth with savory seasonings, then combines with zucchini, cheddar, and Greek yogurt.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price | |
| Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.87 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$1.22 per serving$4.87 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup grated yellow cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Simmer the quinoa, broth, garlic powder, mustard, and onion powder in a covered medium saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Greek yogurt.
- Season with salt and pepper, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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