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30-Minute Quinoa Bites

These Sneaky Veggie Quinoa Bites are a delicious and healthy way to start the day.  Easy to make ahead and kid-friendly, they are the perfect quinoa breakfast, lunch or snack recipe for busy weekdays.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 134kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • ½ cup zucchini grated
  • ¼ cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary crushed
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan very well with nonstick spray.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large measuring cup with spout or bowl, whisk together eggs. Stir in quinoa until evenly mixed.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
  • Carefully pour evenly into 20 of the muffin tins, careful not to overfill (they won't expand much, but just a little).
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until eggs are set.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing muffins to a cooling rack.
  • Place cooled muffins in freezer bag if desired and place in freezer.
  • To heat: defrost in microwave for about 1 minute and then cook on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg