Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

• servings: 36 servings

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.

Notes

Season broccoli before adding

Boil quinoa in veggie broth

Twice as many spices