Veggie & Bean Quinoa Bites are packed with protein from quinoa, chickpeas, eggs, and cheese and full of nutrients from a colorful array of vegetables! Store them in an airtight container or freeze for a quick lunch or snack.
1cupno-salt added chickpeasif using low-sodium or salt-containing beans, drain and rinse prior to using
1/2cupfrozen sweet peas
1/2cupdiced tomatoes
1/2cupdiced yellow peppers
1/2cupchopped fresh basil
1clovegarlicminced
1whole egg
2egg whites
1cupshredded cheeseI used a mix of mozzarella and cheddar
1/4teaspoonKosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients from quinoa through the garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and egg whites. Pour over quinoa mixture, add the cheese and salt, and stir well to combine.
Fill each cup of a mini muffin tin (24 count) with about 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of quinoa vegetable mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes until cool enough to handle. Then transfer quinoa bites to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Recipe Notes
DV: 15% calcium, 20% vitamin A, and 35% vitamin C per serving