Appetizers

Bacon and Tomato Quinoa Cups

Kate Dean
May 10, 2013
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If you’ve wanted to try quinoa but weren’t so sure about it, these quinoa cups are a great way to ease into it. They’re also very kid-friendly, and they could easily be made in mini muffin tins and served as appetizers. My.son.ate.these! Not only did he eat it, but he had a second quinoa cup. It’s nearly impossible to get him to eat dinner these days, so when he went back for seconds, I knew that these were a huge hit. If you’ve wanted to try quinoa but weren’t so sure about it, these quinoa cu

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Bacon and Tomato Quinoa Cups
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My.son.ate.these! Not only did he eat it, but he had a second quinoa cup. It’s nearly impossible to get him to eat dinner these days, so when he went back for seconds, I knew that these were a huge hit. If you’ve wanted to try quinoa but weren’t so sure about it, these quinoa cups are a great way to ease into it. They’re also very kid-friendly, and they could easily be made in mini muffin tins and served as appetizers.



1 c. dry quinoa
1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
3 eggs
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. cooked and crumbled bacon (8 slices center-cut)
3/4 c. chopped tomatoes
2 T. grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
Rinse quinoa very well in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan, then add rinsed quinoa, place a lid on top, and cook until broth is...
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Nutritions

Calories
1608

Sodium
2944mg
122% DV

Fat
130g
200% DV

Protein
47g
94% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV
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