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
3 Ratings
Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
12
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
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
•
1/2
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
12
Large groß Stora large grandes
Eggland's Best Classic Eggs
Cooking Instructions
1.
Cook Quinoa (2/3 cup) as directed on package, fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature.
2.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together cooked Quinoa, Frozen Spinach (5 ounce), Shredded Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), Dijon Mustard (1 teaspoon), Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon), Garlic Powder (1/4 teaspoon), Kosher Salt (1/2 teaspoon), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon).
4.
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.
5.
Crack one Egg (12) into each cup, top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup).
6.
Bake for 16 minutes then turn oven to broil. Broil for about a minute to crisp then remove from the oven.
7.
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
10.4 g
PROTEIN
11.7 g
CARBS
7.9 g
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