Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites

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Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Course Platter
Servings
mini bites
Ingredients
Bites
  • 2/3 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • salt pepper and cayenne to taste
Dipping sauce
  • 1/4 cup good-quality red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Course Platter
Servings
mini bites
Ingredients
Bites
  • 2/3 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • salt pepper and cayenne to taste
Dipping sauce
  • 1/4 cup good-quality red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat an over to 180c
To make the sauce
  1. Pulse 1/4 cup good-quality red or white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 garlic clove in a blender to combine. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, then 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To make the bites
  1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, reduce the heat, simmer until tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes and let cool.
  2. Mix everything together and spoon into mini muffin pans.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown on top, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Serve on platter with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Toppings: coriander, crumbled hard feta cheese, chili powder, charred corn kernels, limes wedges and/or sour cream thinned with lime juice. Toated tortillas. *To char corn place 1 whole corn cob over a gas burner, set to medium heat, and with a close eye, watch until the cobs are blistered - Or rotate under a grill.


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