Vegetarian Quinoa Frittatas

This a healthy option for a side to another dish or all on its own. You can eat it hot or cold. And it is great for making ahead to have something quick to eat later.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 ¼ cups shredded zucchini
• 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• ¾ cup drained and rinsed black beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine water, quinoa, and olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir rosemary into the quinoa mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix quinoa mixture, zucchini, mozzarella cheese, black beans, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg whites, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Spoon mixture into each muffin cup and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle and edges are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin cups.