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Gluten free Cheesy Quinoa Bites

Scrumptious and delicious Gluten free Cheesy Quinoa Bites packed with veggies and protein is a perfect game day appetizer. So incredibly hearty, flavorful and delicious!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Course: Snacks And Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 BITES
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Boiled Quinoa
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Onions
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped Red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped Carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Coarsely crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic or Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Old fashioned Rolled Oats or powdered Oats
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup Crystal Farms® Mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Crystal Farms® Jalapeno & Habanero Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Oil to grease the muffin tray
  • 1 tablespoon Flax seeds mixed with 1.5 tablespoon of water (or 1 egg)
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Instructions

  • Assemble: ingredients. Rinse and drain quinoa. Boil quinoa as per package instructions. Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • Mix flax seeds meal in 1 tablespoon of water and set it aside.
  • Wash oats under cold water until soft and dry. Set it aside.
  • Meanwhile, grate cheese blocks.
  • Assemble: the top 9 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the grated cheeses (Crystal Farms® Mild cheddar cheese and Crystal Farms® Jalapeno & Habanero Cheese).
  • Pour in the flaxseed meal. By now it will look like a slimy, gel like material. Mix it well.
  • Preheat oven at 350 degree F. Grease a muffin tray and spoon 2 tablespoon mixture into each mold. I have used a mini muffin tray to bake my quinoa bites.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Depending on the oven, cooking time may vary. These bites will puff during baking but when removed from hot oven they will settle a little.
  • Once baked (beautifully golden in color) remove from hot oven and set in on the counter to cool.
  • Carefully run a butter knife along the edge of each muffin mold to pop out the bites.
  • Serve hot. These taste great with any dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 36mg | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.2mg