Baked Quinoa & Cheese

Source: Vegetarian Times (slightly modified by Aimee)
Makes about 6 servings

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 TB olive oil
1 small leek, white & pale green parts chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar
salt & pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350. In saucepan stir together quinoa & 3 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer until most liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat & let stand 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat; add leek & peppers & garlic. Saute until fragrant. Stir into cooked quinoa.
3. Fold eggs & milk into quinoa mixture along with 1 cup cheddar. Season with salt & pepper. Spread into oiled 13 x 9 baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 35 minutes.