Quinoa Spinach Egg Cups

A baked crispy quinoa, spinach and cheese shell filled with egg and topped with cheese. These tasty cups have approximately 11 grams of protein each, they freeze surprisingly well and can be picked up and eaten out of your hand like a muffin. Convenient, nutritious, snackable and full of texture and flavour is what makes these a winner.

Total Time

45min

5.0

2 Ratings

Author: Compelled to Cook

Servings:

Ingredients

•

2/3 cup

Quinoa

•

1 cup

Frozen Spinach

•

1 1/4 cups

Shredded Cheddar Cheese , divided

•

1/2 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

•

1 tsp

Dijon Mustard

•

1 tsp

Dried Oregano

•

1/4 tsp

Garlic Powder

•

1/2 tsp

Kosher Salt

•

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

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Large Eggs

Cooking Instructions

Cook Quinoa (2/3 cup) as directed on package, fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a medium-size bowl, stir together cooked Quinoa, Frozen Spinach (1 cup) , Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup) , Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) , Dijon Mustard (1 tsp) , Dried Oregano (1 tsp) , Garlic Powder (1/4 tsp) , Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) .

Spray nonstick muffin tray with non stick spray. Press an approximate 1/4 cup quinoa mixture into muffin tin being sure to press all the way up the sides, creating a cup.

Crack one Eggs (12) into each cup, top with Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup) .

Bake for 16 minutes then turn oven to broil. Broil for about a minute to crisp then remove from the oven.

Using a rubber spatula or other flat device, scoop cups out of muffin tray and serve immediately and enjoy!

Author's Notes

Dampen fingers with water when pressing quinoa into muffin tin, it will help prevent quinoa sticking too much to your fingers. Quinoa cups can be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen. Allow to thaw completely prior to reheating in microwave - eggs will be slightly more cooked but just as tasty and makes for a portable, convenient breakfast or snack.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

174

FAT

10.3 g

PROTEIN

12.0 g

CARBS

7.7 g