Snack
Quinoa and veggie bites
Grated carrot and zucchini inside soft quinoa bites. A smart way to add more vegetables to the day.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total time
35 min
Servings
10
Kid-approved
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Ingredients
7 itemsInstructions
6 steps- 1
Heat the oven to 375 °F and grease mini muffin tins or line a tray.
- 2
Squeeze the grated zucchini well in a clean towel — this prevents soggy bites.
- 3
Mix the quinoa, vegetables, eggs, cheese, oat flour and seasonings.
- 4
Shape bites with a small scoop.
- 5
Bake 20 minutes, until set and golden outside.
- 6
Serve warm with homemade tomato sauce for dipping.
Snack
Notes and substitutions
Works just as well with cooked rice instead of quinoa.
Let your child grate the vegetables (with supervision) — it boosts acceptance.
Fridge, freezer and lunchbox
How to store and reheat
- Fridge: up to 3 days in a sealed container.
- Freezer: up to 2 months, baked. Reheat at 350 °F for 12 minutes.
- Don't leave them unrefrigerated for over 2 hours, because of the egg and cheese.
Tags
- Hidden veggies
- Gluten-free