By Aggieskitchen
These Spinach and Feta Quinoa Bites are the perfect way to kick off any party. They are a healthy appetizer or snack.
Spinach and Feta Quinoa Bites
Yield: 36 quinoa bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 big handfuls fresh spinach, chopped (about 1 cup cooked)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 oz crumbled feta
- pinch salt and pepper
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook quinoa (using water or chicken broth) according to directions. Set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until softened. Add spinach in batches until completely wilted down.
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, spinach, garlic powder, oregano, feta, salt and pepper. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust before adding egg. Add egg to quinoa mixture and incorporate.
- Spray mini muffin tin with nonstick spray. Spoon quinoa mixture into tin using a tablespoon, gently patting down.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. Season lightly with a sprinkle of coarse salt while cooling.Let cool for 5 minutes then remove from tin using a butter knife.
- Makes about 36 quinoa bites.
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