Nutritional Recipes

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites

Written by COA Nutrition Team On February 24, 2023

The small-sized and all that cheese will have the kids begging for more of these Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites. They are a perfectly easy, cheesy, “popable” treat!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1cup chopped vegetables, cooked and chopped (we used cherry tomatoes and spinach)
1/2tsp kosher salt
1 egg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Divide the mixture evenly between the cups of the mini muffin tin, and press down to pack it in firmly.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

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