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Grab ‘N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins

September 29, 2019 by GG 10 Comments

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Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day.

Grab N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect solution for breakfast on a busy morning. Our homemade egg muffins are filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with red bell peppers and arugula, Add in cheddar cheese and fresh basil and Quinoa Muffins are an easy, delicious breakfast and the perfect start to any busy day.

 Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day. eggs | muffins | beakfast | red bell peppers | arugula | brunch | quinoa

Quinoa Muffins Recipe

Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, our quinoa breakfast muffins are the perfect start to any busy day. 

First Published: May 15, 2017… Last Updated: September 29, 2019

Bursting with fresh vegetables, eggs and protein packed quinoa, our make ahead breakfast to go has all the fixings of a frittata in a handheld muffin. You could even call them frittata muffins! So much fun!

Bowl of egg muffin ingredients before baking

Bowlful of ingredients for egg muffins, eggs, fresh vegetables and cheese!

There are certain times of the year when life gets busier and busier. There’s the beginning of the school year when the lazy days of summer end and schedules are packed with school, homework, sports and after school activities.

And then come the holidays with family get togethers, holiday shopping, festive parties and school holiday shows.

Or maybe it’s the end of school year activities such as graduations, recitals, spring sports teams, first communions, exams…..the list goes on and on!

Egg Muffins on a plate

Basically anytime is the perfect time to make a dozen Grab ‘N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins for those on-the-run, quick out-the-door mornings!

You’ll be happy to have our savory quinoa muffins, filled with eggs, quinoa and fresh vegetables, on hand or in the freezer for those times when you need a delicious start to your busy day.

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So, go ahead, make a muffin tin the beginning of the week and heat up in the microwave each morning. Crazy mornings just got a little more sane. You’re welcome!

Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day. eggs | muffins | breakfast | red bell peppers | arugula | brunch | quinoa

Egg Muffins before baking (on left) and puffed up after baking (on right).

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • large eggs
  • cooked quinoa
  • red bell pepper
  • arugula
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion
  • fresh basil
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Recipes With Quinoa

Quinoa is that power food that makes everything better! Gluten free, high in protein and filled with all nine essential amino acids, quinoa definitely qualifies as a power food. Time to get more quinoa in your life with these recipes made with quinoa!

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers and Avocado Quinoa

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers is an easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and Meatless Monday. Quinoa stuffed peppers take on a Mexican flair, bursting with a filling of quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes and salsa. 

Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa with a light citrus dressing, fresh basil and the superfood avocado, is a light yet satisfying addition to any summer meal.

Tomato Brusschetta Quinoa and Strawberry Quinoa

A bruschetta topping of heirloom tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar top a bowl of the super grain quinoa for a colorful summer side dish when you make Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa.

From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is packed with nutrition and flavor.

Caprese Quinoa and Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil…..the true flavors of summer! Quinoa Caprese combines quinoa, the oh-so popular super food, and the flavors known as “Caprese” for your new favorite dish of the summer! 

Filled with lentils and quinoa, carrots and kale, Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl will be a perfect Meatless Monday dinner when you make it with vegetable broth and top it with an egg!

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Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day.
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Grab 'N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day. 

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: egg muffins, frittata muffins, quinoa muffins
Servings: 12
Calories: 116 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. In bowl whisk eggs until blended. Add quinoa, red bell pepper, arugula, cheddar cheese, onion, basil, kosher salt and pepper until combined.

  3. Fill muffin tin with egg mixture and bake 25 minutes or until eggs have puffed and are cooked through. Eggs are done when a knife inserted in centers comes out clean.

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Recipe Notes

Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts
Grab 'N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 146mg49%
Sodium 192mg8%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 747IU15%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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