Savory Quinoa Muffins Recipes

SAVORY QUINOA EGG MUFFINS WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a muffin pan .
• Combine the quinoa and broth or water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the quinoa is thoroughly cooked and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes until soft.
• Add the spinach, cooking just until it has barely wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked spinach and onion, eggs, cheese, oregano or thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing to combine well.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin about 1/4 cup at a time, being careful not to overfill.
• Bake the quinoa muffins for 20 minutes.

SAVORY QUINOA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. You may also use cupcake liners if desired.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and milk.
• In another smaller bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa. Pour this mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Do not over-mix. Add peas, spinach, dill, zucchini and feta. Stir until just combined.
• Scoop into prepared muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in a muffin.