Ingredients
– 1 cup quinoa
– 1 1/2 cups cheese
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
Instructions
1-Preheat oven and prepare tin: Start by preheating your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and greasing a 12-count muffin tin or lining it with silicone liners for easy removal later.
2-Cook and mix quinoa with cheese: Cooking the quinoa according to package instructions is your first move, as 1 cup will yield about 3 cups cooked and form the hearty base of your muffins. Next, in a medium bowl, mix the warm cooked quinoa with 1 1/2 cups of cheese until it begins to melt, creating that gooey goodness.
3-Add eggs, garlic, salt, and spinach: Add 4 large eggs, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh baby spinach, then stir everything well to combine. If the mixture feels too thick, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to adjust the consistency, making it easier to work with.
4-Spoon into tins and bake: Spoon the mixture firmly into the muffin tin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and hold their shape.
5-Cool and serve: Let them cool for about 10 minutes before gently removing them from the tins this total preparation time of around 40 minutes yields 12 tasty muffins.
Notes
π₯ If the mixture feels too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to adjust consistency.
πΏ Swap spinach for steamed broccoli or add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for variety.
π§ Experiment with different cheese types or add extra spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Quinoa Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
