Diabetic-Friendly Cheesy Vegetable Rice Bake Recipe

About this recipe

A wholesome and creamy baked rice dish loaded with mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, and a hint of herbs. Perfect for a satisfying and diabetic-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

• 50G Picard Chopped Flat Parsley
• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 50G Pepper Black Ground BWFO
• - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
• 200 G Authentic Greek Yogurt
• 250G Holland & Barrett Nutritional Yeast Flakes
• - Schwartz Paprika

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of cooked quinoa, 1 cup of mixed vegetables, 2/3 cup of finely chopped onion, 1 cup of greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 bay leaf (remove before baking), and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. 3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
4. 4. Sprinkle 1 cup of nutritional yeast over the top and lightly dust with paprika for added color and flavor.
5. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dish is heated through.
6. 6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.