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Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

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"Savory bites equally excellent hot or cold. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner." — Easy Cook

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, egg whites, zucchini, Swiss cheese, ham, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and white pepper in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture to the top of each prepared muffin cup.
Bake in preheated oven until the edges of frittatas are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes in the pan before serving. Serve hot or cold.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Sep 01, 2012

This recipe is a keeper. I did not have the exact ingredients, so I used an Italian blend of cheese instead of swiss. I also seasoned it with what i had on hand. This was so good that my 3 and 5 year ate it. One thing I did notice is that with the size of my muffin cups this recipe made 12 and I only cooked it for 20 minutes. Thanks for a great recipe.

—momma_roo

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Sep 29, 2012

Great way to sneak nutritious breakfast into teen daughter before school!

—kristincsw

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23 Ratings

Sep 02, 2012

These were a hit! They would be a great addition to a brunch table, and I would also send these in my child's lunchbox for a healthy and tasty lunch item. I used what I had in my fridge, so instead of ham, bacon, added green onion, and used a tex mex cheese instead of swiss. Yum!

—Ekfw

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Jan 24, 2013

Great recipe. Only thing I changed was to use jack cheese instead of Swiss. Interesting how the quinoa takes on the favors of the other ingredients. Has a wheaty-vege taste more than ham and cheese taste. Will definitely experiment with it. Mine made 11 cupcakes and worked out to be only 3 Weight Watcher points each.

—krzy4quilts

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Nov 19, 2012

Love this recipe for breakfast! I made about 2 dozen and froze most except 5 for the work week. At work , I would microwave for 1 minute and sometimes use 1 tsp of salsa if I wanted a little spice. I also used different cheeses and veggies for variety, ie, cheddar and chopped red and yellow peppers.

—sy

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Mar 16, 2013

This recipe is great! Made this with a tiny substitution. I used some bacon and pepperoni instead of ham. Just didn't have ham on hand. This was awesome! Great taste. Easty to make, and I reheated the leftovers the next night, and they were great! Try them and don't be afraid of substituting different meats and veggies.

—SCOTTYGIRL

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Apr 06, 2013

Delicious! Super easy and versatile! I used Gruyere and doubled the recipe. Used 6 eggs and 2 whites. This recipe is very forgiving and you can do a lot with it. I also added fresh herbs and pepper, next time will try feta,spinach and diced onions.Excellent as its written. Have it for dinner with a nice glass of sauvignon blanc.

—ccmariposa

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Feb 18, 2013

I've made these three times since the end of January (it's mid-February as I write). The first time, I made them exactly as written, the second time, I swapped spinach for the zucchini and the last time, I used smoked gouda instead of swiss and chives instead of parsley. It's a great base to experiment with but the original was great too. Next time, I think I might add chopped &sauteed onion, and possibly broccoli. I get 12 frittatas out of this recipe.

—Laura

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Nutrition

Calories
213 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
15.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
10.5 g
16%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
14 g
28%

Sodium
256 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 213
Calories from Fat: 95

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g 16 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 256mg 10 %
** Potassium 160mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 14g 28 %
** Sugars 0.8g
** Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 18 %
** Calcium 22 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 23 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.