Crispy Quinoa Bites Recipe

May 22, 2012 @ 5:19 PM
Posted by Amie Valpone, Special Contributor

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 78
Daily Value: 4%
Servings: 24

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious

Fat	3g	5%
Saturated	2g	9%
Trans	0g	0%
Carbs	8g	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugars	2g	0%
Protein	4g	8%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	210mg	9%
Calcium	75mg	8%
Magnesium	21mg	5%
Potassium	135mg	4%
Iron	1mg	3%
Zinc	1mg	4%
Vitamin A	261IU	5%
Vitamin C	2mg	4%
Thiamin (B1)	0mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0mg	5%
Niacin (B3)	0mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0mg	5%
Folic Acid (B9)	16µg	4%
Vitamin B12	0µg	2%
Vitamin D	0µg	0%
Vitamin E	0mg	2%
Vitamin K	4µg	4%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	1g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0g	0%

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup black rice
Cooking spray, for the muffin pan
2 large eggs
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onions
1 cup dairy-free shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped finely
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 chives, chopped finely, for garnish
2 cups homemade tomato sauce, for serving*

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cook the quinoa and rice according to package directions. Coat a muffin pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and rice with the remaining ingredients, except the chives and pasta sauce, and mix well to combine. Transfer the quinoa and rice mixture to the muffin pan. Using a tablespoon, fill each muffin cup to the top, then using a spatula, press down on the mixture to create a flat surface.

Bake until golden brown, for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Using a teaspoon, gently remove the rice and quinoa snacks from the muffin cups. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with the chives, and serve with the tomato sauce on the side.