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Veggie Quinoa Frittata

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  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time35 min
  • Makes4 Servings
Veggie Quinoa Frittata

Photo, Roberto Caruso

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Quick and delicious, try this cheesy quinoa frittata recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 small red onion, diced

  • 227-g pkg sliced cremini mushrooms

  • 2 cups backed baby spinach, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup grated cheddar

Instructions

  • COOK quinoa following package directions, about 12 min. Set aside.

  • HEAT a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, 6 to 8 min. Add spinach, cooked quinoa and salt. Stir until spinach wilts, about 1 min. Stir in eggs. Sprinkle cheese overtop. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until eggs are set, 10 to 12 min. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 383, Protein 21g, Carbohydrates 19g, Fat 25g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 527mg.

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