Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 cup Yellow onion

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3/4 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Red pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable broth or water

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 1½ cups vegetable broth or water (for cooking quinoa)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Crushed red pepper (optional) to taste

Directions

• In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa and water (or broth) and cook according to package directions. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, eggs, broccoli, onion, garlic, cheese and paprika.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
• 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.