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Easy Quinoa and Leek Gratin: A Nutritious Family Favorite

  • Preparation: 20 min
  • Cooking time: 20 min
  • Complexity: Easy

Ingredients for 4 people

  • 2½ cups quinoa
  • 1 leek
  • 15 cl fresh cream
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 pinches nutmeg
  • Parmesan

Preparation

In a deep pan, toast the quinoa in 1 tablespoon olive oil until it starts to brown. Add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, and cook until fully absorbed.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a skillet. Slice the leek into thin rings and sauté over low heat for 15 minutes (or steam for a lighter option).

Mix the fresh cream with nutmeg in a bowl.

In a gratin dish, layer quinoa, then leeks. Pour over the cream mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake at 180°C (thermostat 6) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.