Veggie Quinoa Frittata
98
- Prep Time20 mins
- Total Time35 mins
- Makes4 Servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso
Quick and delicious, try this cheesy quinoa frittata recipe, and liven things up at the table with a crisp, dry white wine from Spain.
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
2 tbsp olive oil
2-Jan 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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