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Easy Frittata Recipe with Zucchini & Quinoa

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 This easy frittata recipe with zucchini and quinoa is a delicious Sunday brunch or easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.Mini frittatas made with quinoa and zucchini

I usually prefer the sweet type of breakfasts that could really pass as a dessert but lately I’ve been living on these cuties. They are eggy, cheesy, and full of veggies and whole grains (quinoa)! Oh, and smoked ham which really packs in the flavor… along with my favorite herb– cilantro.

Mini frittatas made with quinoa and zucchini

I don’t really use quinoa a lot because with a toddler it seems to find it’s way in every nook and cranny possible, but in this easy frittata recipe it stays put and adds bulk and substance. Love it!

Mini frittatas made with quinoa and zucchini

Zucchini season is coming up and as you can see, these babies are full of it! The funny thing is that when my husband asked me to make these again I told him I could’t that day because I didn’t have any zucchini. He was a little confused because he didn’t know there was zucchini in there at all. So yeah, if you’re trying to sneak in some veggies for the family, this is a great way to do it.

My husband really loves these though because they are packed with protein, are filling, and he can easily pop them in the microwave to have for breakfast before heading off to school. Even my almost two-year-old loves them which is awesome because she usually doesn’t care too much for vegetables.

Mini frittatas made with quinoa and zucchini

If you looking for more healthy breakfast ideas, try my Mini Hash Brown Quiches and Blueberry Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes.

Mini Breakfast Quinoa Frittatas
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
Author: Garnish & Glaze
Serves: 18
Ingredients
For the Quinoa:
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
For the Frittatas:
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups zucchini, shredded (about 1½ zucchini)
  • 1½ cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup smoked ham, diced*
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion, chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Place quinoa and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 18 muffin cup tins.
  3. Combine all frittata ingredients in a large mixing bowl along with the cooked quinoa and mix until combined. Scoop ¼ cup mixture into each muffin cup. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set and knife comes out clean.
  4. Run a knife around the edge of each frittata to remove from pan. Serve hot.
Notes
*I get my ham at the deli counter and ask for on thick slice (about ¼ inch thick). It usually comes out to be about a quarter pound. I just dice it up and toss it in with everything.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 100 Fat: 6 Saturated fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 4 Sugar: 1 Sodium: 165 Fiber: 1 Protein: 7 Cholesterol: 106
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Welcome to Penney Lane! I’m Kathy Penney, mom of two, wife to my soulmate from Ireland and am owned by two RV loving black cats. I’m a lover of travel, Disney, healthy living and financial fitness. Follow us down Penney Lane for our best tips on traveling more for less, making the most of your Disney trip, best family vacations from glamping to Ireland and beyond. Here you will also find tips for living your best life including how I’ve lost 50+ pounds and how we are on the road to financial freedom while still on the traveling road.

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