QUINOA EGG BAKE

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This is from a Whole Foods newsletter. It's basically quiche-like, but healthier from the quinoa crust and is insanely adaptable with different veggies and cheeses. The ease and health is what I like best.

Provided by DeeCooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
8 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups packed Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup finely shredded romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
butter or margarine, to grease pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray or use butter/margarine. Be generous.
  • Put quinoa into a fine strainer and rinse and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and quinoa. Stir in spinach, then pour into prepared dish.
  • Cover tightly with foil thenshake dish gently so quinoa settles on the bottom in a fairly even layer. (Don't stress about it, though.)
  • Bake until just set, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle top evenly with cheese. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Set aside to let cool briefly, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 492.6, Sodium 1165.1, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 36.5

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