Mini healthy leftover bites
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/3 uncooked Quinoa1 tbsp olive oil1 c fresh spinach1/2 c fat free refried beans2 large egg whites1 large egg1/4 of a large onion chopped1/4 cup of oatmeal1/4 c fresh cilantro chopped4 oz leftover steak1/2 large red pepper chopped1/2 c fat free mozzarellasalt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes to taste.
I usually do most of my cooking for the week on Sunday so these can be frozen and reheated later. They are very filling and very healthy. Feel free to substitute any veggies or meat you like or have on hand. This is my first recipe on here.
preheat oven to 350
step 1.
Cook Quinoa as instructed on package (basically 1 part quinoa 2 parts water and boil for 15-17 min)
Step 2.
Saute onions in the olive oil until they start to turn gold. Add Spinach, beans, red pepper and spices (salt, pepper, ect.)
cook until the fresh spinach starts to wilt.
Step 3.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and egg whites. Add cilantro, cheese and oatmeal and stir until blended, then add the leftover meat.
Step 4.
add the spinach and onion mixture to the bowl and stir. Drop by the spoonful into a mini muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serving Size: makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QUEENBEAV33.
preheat oven to 350
step 1.
Cook Quinoa as instructed on package (basically 1 part quinoa 2 parts water and boil for 15-17 min)
Step 2.
Saute onions in the olive oil until they start to turn gold. Add Spinach, beans, red pepper and spices (salt, pepper, ect.)
cook until the fresh spinach starts to wilt.
Step 3.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and egg whites. Add cilantro, cheese and oatmeal and stir until blended, then add the leftover meat.
Step 4.
add the spinach and onion mixture to the bowl and stir. Drop by the spoonful into a mini muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serving Size: makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QUEENBEAV33.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 164.1
- Total Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 49.3 mg
- Sodium: 257.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
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