Spinach Feta Quinoa Bites

Spinach Feta Quinoa Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ cup red onion, small dice
• 4 cups of baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes (from a jar), drained
• ½ cup feta cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 eggs, beaten

Procedure

To Cook Quinoa: 

1. In a fine mesh strainer, rinse dry quinoa under cold running water until water is clear.
2. Transfer quinoa to large saucepan and toast over medium heat until water is evaporated and you smell a nutty aroma.
3. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand with the cover for 5 more minutes

To Make Bites:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine quinoa spinach mixture, feta, salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Add eggs to quinoa and spinach mixture and stir well.
5. Spoon mixture into mini muffin pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
6. Remove and serve

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