Best 9 Mini Frittatas With Quinoa Recipes

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Explore the delectable world of mini frittatas, a delightful and versatile culinary creation that will tantalize your taste buds and add a touch of elegance to your breakfast, brunch, or lunch menu. These savory egg cups, brimming with wholesome quinoa, offer an explosion of flavors and textures, making them a perfect choice for those seeking a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the art of crafting the perfect mini frittatas with quinoa, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MINI ITALIAN FRITTATAS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for greasing the pans
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, washed and spun dry
4 ounces sliced Italian prosciutto, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 1/2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups (4 ounces) grated Italian Fontina cheese (6 ounces with rind)
8 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil, including the top of the pan.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large (12-inch) sauté pan. Add the leeks and sauté for 3 minutes, until tender. Add the prosciutto and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking it up with a fork. Add the spinach, tossing with tongs, then cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes, tossing once while it cooks, until the spinach is all wilted. Off the heat, stir in the basil and lemon juice and set aside for 5 minutes. Divide the mixture with tongs among the 12 muffin cups, leaving any liquid behind. Sprinkle the Fontina evenly on top.
  • In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, beat the eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together with a fork. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling in each cup, filling the muffin cups to the top. Sprinkle each frittata with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the frittatas for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned on top. If you insert a toothpick in the middle, they should feel firm. Cool for 5 minutes, remove with a small sharp knife onto a serving plate, and serve hot or warm.

MINI FRITTATAS WITH QUINOA



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Savory bites equally excellent hot or cold. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Provided by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup diced ham
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 256 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MINI QUINOA FRITTATA RECIPE



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Quinoa Frittatas are an easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast or snack recipe. Reheats well.

Provided by Erin Henry

Categories     Breakfast     lunch     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups diced vegetables (your preference, but onions, peppers, and zucchini work well)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
20 ounces of liquid egg whites
1 Tablespoon Italian herbs
Dash of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Then, heat a medium frying pan on medium-high heat. Place olive oil in the pan-Cook vegetables for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • If using a metal muffin pan, coat with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place an equal amount of the cooked vegetable mixture, quinoa, and feta cheese in each muffin cup.
  • Pour in egg whites until the muffin cup is nearly full. Top with Italian herbs and pepper and salt.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center is firm.
  • Let cool before removing from the pan. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MINI FRITTATAS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield about 40 mini frittatas

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
8 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces thinly sliced ham, chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spray 2 mini muffin tins (each with 24 cups) with nonstick spray. Whisk the eggs, milk, pepper, and salt in a large bowl to blend well. Stir in the ham, cheese, and parsley. Fill prepared muffin cups almost to the top with the egg mixture. Bake until the egg mixture puffs and is just set in the center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittatas from the muffin cups and slide the frittatas onto a platter. Serve immediately.

MINI MARGHERITA QUINOA FRITTATAS (WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FRESH BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA)



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These easy vegetarian frittatas with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella come together in a cinch - and taste amazing. They freeze perfectly for future grab-and-go breakfasts, too.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked quinoa*
5 large eggs
1 cup + 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (minced)
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup, standard-size muffin tin with liners and grease well with non-stick cooking spray or an oil mister.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
  • Divide mixture equally between muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop).
  • Sprinkle each with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Push a cherry tomato about halfway into the top of each.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until egg is set and frittatas are golden around the edges.

CHEDDAR CORN QUINOA MINI FRITTATAS WITH OPTIONAL BACON



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Sharp cheddar, sweet corn, and smoky green chiles combine with eggs and quinoa for a delicious and satisfying grab-and-go frittata that's equally great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. Just add bacon for the meat-eaters!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large eggs
2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled (about 3/4 cup dried quinoa should result in about 2 cups cooked))
1 cup + 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 4- ounces can diced green chiles (drained (or roast, peel, and chop your own - poblanos would be fabulous))
1 cup frozen corn kernels (or fresh cooked kernels cut from the cob)
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3-4 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked, drained and chopped)
6-8 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked, drained and chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line 12 standard-size muffin tins with paper cupcake liners and spray well with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the quinoa, 1 cup cheddar cheese, chiles, corn, onion, salt, and pepper and mix.
  • If adding bacon, stir that in now. If adding bacon to half, fill six of the muffin tins with the egg/quinoa then add the bacon to the bowl, stir, and fill the remaining muffin tins. Or, if you're skipping the bacon, forget what I just said and just fill the muffin tins to the top with the egg/quinoa mixture. I use an ice cream scoop - makes it easy!
  • Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar over each.
  • Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • These keep refrigerated for about 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to several months.

MINI FRITTATAS



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Muffin-sized perky spinach frittatas. They are fun to make and even the kids love them! Accompany this dish with tortilla chips and salsa - makes for a great treat! Use egg substitute in place of the eggs to make this an even healthier treat.

Provided by Sparkles

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease one 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, hot sauce, cumin, black pepper, parsley, and lemon pepper. Stir egg mixture into spinach mixture.
  • Spoon mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 231.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 565.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MINI FRITTATAS WITH QUINOA



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Provided by Sandi Griffin

Categories     All Recipes     Breakfast     Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
1 cup egg whites
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
1/2 cup diced ham
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbs grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 large muffin cups
  • 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
  • Combine cooked quinoa, 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
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 576 mg, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN MINI FRITTATAS



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"While these individual frittatas contain prosciutto, cheese and butter, the amounts are small so each portion stays slim. They're easy to prepare, easy to serve and will certainly become a brunch favorite" says, Michelle Anderson, of Eagle, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup boiling water
2 thin slices prosciutto, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 teaspoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup canned water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a small nonstick skillet, saute prosciutto and shallots in butter until shallots are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; whisk in the egg whites and eggs until blended. Stir in the cheeses, artichokes, basil, salt, pepper, and reserved tomatoes and prosciutto mixture., Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray; fill with egg mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around edges to loosen; remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Quinoa and feta cheese create a tasty and nutritious combination that pairs well with spinach and tomatoes.
  • Mini frittatas are an excellent make-ahead breakfast or brunch item that can be reheated easily.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute feta cheese with crumbled tofu or nutritional yeast.
  • To create a gluten-free version, use gluten-free quinoa flour or almond flour.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, herbs, or cheese to customize your mini frittatas.
  • Mini frittatas are perfect for meal prepping. Prepare them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Mini frittatas with quinoa are a delectable and wholesome meal option that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. They are simple to prepare, versatile, and can be customized to suit your tastes and dietary preferences. Additionally, they are a fantastic method to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables. With an endless array of flavor combinations and endless possibilities for customization, these mini frittatas are sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

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