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*2 cups water or chicken broth
*1 cup uncooked quinoa
*2 eggs, lightly beaten
*8 ounces deli ham, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
*1-2 cups finely chopped steamed broccoli
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/4 teaspoon black pepper
*1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
*2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bring the water or broth to a boil then add the quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to cook undisturbed for 15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.

In a large bowl, stir together the cooked quinoa, eggs, ham, broccoli, salt and pepper until combined. 

Stir in the parmesan and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar until well distributed. 

Spread the mixture into a 13x9 casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar.

Bake for 40 minutes or until golden on top. 

Serve warm or at room temperature.

''Original recipe found at www.melskitchencafe.com''

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