Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

• servings: 36 servings

Ingredients

¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

1½ cups vegetable broth (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 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.

Notes

Season broccoli before adding

Boil quinoa in veggie broth

Twice as many spices

Oil Muffin Tin REALLY well or use liners