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Quiche Muffins with Quinoa

Quinoa Quiche Muffins with Spinach and Cheese {Giveaway}

Katerina | Diethood
This Crustless Quiche recipe is savory, cheesy, and chock full of flavor. Baked into awesome little quiche muffins, they make a perfect breakfast, light lunch, or fun appetizer!
Servings : 6 servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion , thinly sliced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
  • 4 large eggs , lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line a muffin tin with 6 liners and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; lower to a simmer, cover and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach leaves and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until spinach is wilted; about 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, spinach mixture, cheeses and parsley.
  • Make sure the quinoa mixture is not warm; if it is, give it a few minutes to cool.
  • Pour in the beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool on rack.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with a side of plain yogurt.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 248 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 135 mg | Sodium: 456 mg | Potassium: 300 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 2390 IU | Vitamin C: 10.6 mg | Calcium: 254 mg | Iron: 2.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crustless quiche, crustless quiche recipe, crustless spinach quiche, easy quiche recipes, quiche muffins