Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa
- ⅛ teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
- ¾ cup finely chopped broccoli
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Nutritional facts per serving
- Serving size : 2 bites
- Energy - 87cals
- Protein - 4.6g
- Carbohydrates - 7.8g
- Fibre - 0.9g
- Vit C - 6.2mg
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 16 cups of a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners
(see Tip) or coat with cooking spray.
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Cook quinoa with 1/8 tsp. salt according to package directions. Remove from heat and let
stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Add broccoli, Cheddar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and the remaining 1/4
tsp. salt to the quinoa. Stir in egg.
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Divide the quinoa mixture among the prepared muffin cups, pressing firmly with lightly moistened
fingers. Mist the tops with cooking spray.
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Bake until golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove
to the rack to cool completely.
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