Cheezy Tuna Broccoli Quinoa Bake

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Quinoa, a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium), is a grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudo-cereal rather than a true cereal, as it is not a member of the true grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species, such as beetroots, spinach and tumbleweeds. It is high in protein, lacks gluten, and is tolerant of dry soil. The nutrient composition is favourable compared with common cereals. Quinoa seeds contain essential amino acids, like lysine, and acceptable quantities of calcium, phosphorus, and iron.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup raw quinoa, rinsed (how to cook quinoa)
* 2 cups water
* 3 eggs, lightly beaten
* 2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced
* 1 can tuna in water
* 1 cup cheddar cheese
* salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 
1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let it cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350F. Brush muffin tin pan with butter. 
3. In a medium saucepan, cook tuna and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
4. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tuna, broccoli, cheese, and eggs. 
5. Put a heaping tablespoon of quinoa mixture into muffin pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edge turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove from pan to cool completely. 


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