Homestead Harvest Casserole
A comforting baked dish blending seasonal vegetables and grains. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs quinoa, butternut squash, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa
- 1.5 cups, cubed butternut squash
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups quinoa, 1.5 cups cubed butternut squash, and 1 cup julienned carrots.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until smooth. Pour over the vegetables and mix until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly, with a slight crust forming on top.
- Step 4: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving, optionally topped with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or fresh thyme.









