Mini Cheesy Quinoa Bites

Name: Mini Cheesy Quinoa Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups water; 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder

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With its protein and fiber content, quinoa is an ideal meat-free ingredient. Serve these bites with your favorite sauce and enjoy them warm, at room temperature or even cold.

Serves: 12Prep: 15 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 12

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups water
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 24 mini muffin cups.
Step 2
In 3-quart or larger saucepan, bring water and quinoa to boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cool completely.
Step 3
In large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cheese, egg, salt, garlic and onion powders.
Step 4
Divide quinoa mixture between muffin cups; press firmly to smooth tops.
Step 5
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges and firm to the touch.