Broccoli and cheddar are two ingredients
that go incredibly well together. Add some quinoa to the mix and you've
got a delicious protein-packed snack that'll make for the perfect side
dish. They are incredibly easy to make too.
Ingredients:
• ¾ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, plus a little extra for the top
You can chopped green chilies to taste if you like than pepper powder.
Directions:
1. Cook the quinoa with the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Bring to a boil, then turn down to low and let simmer for
15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is evaporated and the quinoa is
tender.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, spray a mini muffin tin with
non-stick spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until
combined.
4. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the muffin tins. Sprinkle a
little extra cheddar on top of each quinoa bite.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until browned.
Note- Substitute for eggs in a savory dish, you can use options like mashed banana, applesauce, silken tofu, ground flaxseed mixed with water (a "flax egg"), chia seeds mixed with water, or a small amount of pureed vegetable like zucchini or squash, depending on the recipe and desired texture; all of these can act as binding agents to hold ingredients together.
Note- Substitute for eggs in a savory dish, you can use options like mashed banana, applesauce, silken tofu, ground flaxseed mixed with water (a "flax egg"), chia seeds mixed with water, or a small amount of pureed vegetable like zucchini or squash, depending on the recipe and desired texture; all of these can act as binding agents to hold ingredients together.