Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 0.75 cups quinoa , rinsed and drained
• 2 eggs
• 2 eggs whites
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 0.5 cups diced ham
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.

2. 2

   Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, egg whites, zucchini, Swiss cheese, ham, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and white pepper in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture to the top of each prepared muffin cup.

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven until the edges of frittatas are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes in the pan before serving. Serve hot or cold.