Mini BLT Quinoa Cups are the perfect bite-sized gluten-free snack, breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipe! Quick, easy, and full of protein.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free
Method Baking
Servings 30mini cups
Calories 48kcal
Ingredients
3/4cupquinoa
1-1/2cupschicken broth
2whole eggs
3egg whites
1cupfrozen chopped spinachthawed then squeezed completely dry
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/2cupcooked and crumbled bacon~8 slices center-cut bacon
1/2cupchopped tomatoes
1green onionchopped
2Tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Instructions
Rinse quinoa very well in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water. Meanwhile bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan then add rinsed quinoa, place a lid on top, and cook until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Add cooked quinoa then stir to combine. Spray mini muffin tins very well with nonstick spray, then fill to the top with quinoa mixture, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let cool 5 minutes then run a sharp knife around the outside of the cups and pop out with a spoon. Cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator, or freeze then reheat by microwaving for 30 seconds.