Quinoa Broccoli Egg Bites
These low carb quinoa broccoli egg bites are the perfect way to start your day. I love how healthy and simple these quinoa breakfast bites are. These healthy breakfast muffins are packed full of healthy lean proteins and grains. – Kara
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 tsp of garlic salt
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 2 cups of chopped broccoli florets
- 4 oz of mozzarella
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a pan, add 1 cup of cleaned quinoa to the pan with 2 cups of water. Add the 1 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of cumin to the pan. Bring the pan to boil, cover with the lid once at a bowl and lower the heat to low. Cook until there is no more water left. And set aside.
Spray the muffin pan with olive oil.
Then scoop 1/4 cup of the quinoa into the muffin slots.
In a large bowl, combine the 8 eggs and 1/2 tsp of garlic salt together. Mix together.
In a microwaveable bowl, add the broccoli florets, 1/2 tsp of garlic salt and water to the bowl. Microwave the broccoli florets for 2 mins and then drain the water and add them to the egg bowl.
Then add the 1/4 cup of mozzarella to the bowl.
Then add the egg mixture using a 1/4 cup into the muffin slots.
Repeat this process until you are out of the egg mixture.
Bake for 30 mins at 350 degrees.
Remove and serve or freeze for later.
Serves 12 | Calories per serving: 131 | Fat: 5.8 g | Carbs: 10.6 g | Net Carbs: 9.2 g | Protein: 9.3 g |Iron: 7.4 %
