Cheesy Veggie-Quinoa Bites Recipe

Name: Cheesy Veggie-Quinoa Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed; 1 1/3 cups water; 2/3 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, or more to taste; 3 carrots, shredded; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh kale; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional); 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup quinoa
1/2 cup cauliflower florets, or more to taste
3 carrots, shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh kale
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a mini muffin tin with oil.
2
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and let cool briefly.
3
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
4
Mix cooked quinoa, steamed cauliflower, carrots, Cheddar cheese, eggs, kale, flour, flax seeds, chia seeds, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Spoon mixture into the muffin cups and press down lightly.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool in pan, about 5 minutes. Remove bites from pan and let cool, about 5 minutes more.

318

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed, 1 1/3 cups water, 2/3 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Veggie-Quinoa Bites falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Veggie-Quinoa Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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