Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

By angelahon

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth or chicken broth)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Crushed red pepper (optional) to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa and water (or broth) and cook according to package directions. Let cool.
2.In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, eggs, broccoli, onion, garlic, cheese and paprika.
3.Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
4.Put a heaping tablespoonful of quinoa mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes and then gently remove from pan to cool completely.