Cheesy Quinoa

I don't know about you, but I get tired of boxed mac and cheese.  I wanted something new and exciting.  And since we didn't have any meat in the house this is the perfect solution.  Quinoa is a really interesting grain (well really it's a seed) because it has a ton of fiber and protein.  Here's how to make this creamy goodness:

evaporated milk
ground mustard
cheddar cheese
chicken stock
nutmeg
butter
flour
eggs
quinoa

Bring chicken stock to a boil (you can use good ol' water, but this give it more flavor). Add quinoa and cook until all the water is gone.  As far as I know, it's really hard to over cook quinoa.  In a separate pan, melt the butter.  Once melted add flour and stir.  Let this cook on medium heat until it is a light gold color (this is usually a good way to know that the flour taste has cooked out of your roux).

Slowly add evaporated milk.  Keep stirring as you add the milk.  Once you have added all the milk and the mixture is smooth, beat 1 egg in a cup.  Add a little of the mixture and stir, do this 3 times.  Slowly pour the egg mixture into the milk mixture and stir.  Add the mustard and nutmeg.

Now it's time to add the cheese.  Add a handful at a time and don't add more until the previous handful has melted.  Mix the cooked quinoa and cheese sauce together. Now enjoy!

Ashley