Quinoa Egg Breakfast Muffins
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Quinoa Egg Breakfast Muffins
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My Quinoa Egg Muffins are a quick and easy vegetarian and gluten-free on the go breakfast or perfect for a leisurly brunch with family and friends. These muffins are packed with wholesome protein goodness from both the quinoa and eggs.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa will yield ~3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups cheese Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese are good options
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 12-count muffin tin with cooking spray or line with silicone liners.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Typically you rinse the quinoa, then place 1 cup quinoa and ~2 cups water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to simmer, turn heat down, put on a lid and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add the cheese to the warm quinoa.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the eggs, garlic, salt, and chopped spinach.
- Stir well to combine. Add a splash of milk if the mixture feels too thick.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin tins (I use a 1/2 cup measuring cup for this part so each muffin is the same size). Really pack the mixture in each cavity!
- Bake for ~20-25 minutes or until the muffins are set in the middle.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges to loosen or pop the muffins out of the silicone liners. Enjoy warm with hot sauce, avocado, fresh fruit, etc.
Notes
- Feel free to play around with seasonings: adding in pepper, red pepper chili flakes, thyme, dill, chives, etc.
- Change up the veggies: add in chopped steamed broccoli in place of spinach, add in bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. Just be sure to chop them small.
- Meal prep these for the week for easy, grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1muffin
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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