Quinoa Quiche

I threw this together when I forgot to buy some spinach to make the Quinoa Pie that was on the meal plan.  I was pleasantly surprised and absolutely tickled that it tasted so good. It will definitely be a favorite in our family’s meals!

The Ingredients

• ½ cup quinoa
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onion, large, diced
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups pepper (green, red, and/or orange), diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 cube bouillon

The Directions

1. Place quinoa in small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1 bouillon cube. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to large bowl.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers and saute 10 minutes or until browned. Add onions and peppers to quinoa mixture. Stir in eggs; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Pour 1 tablespoon oil in to 9 inch pie pan, and place in oven. Heat 5 minutes, or until oil is hot. Swirl oil to coat bottom of pan, then spread quinoa mixture in pan with spatula. If desired, drizzle top with oil as well. Bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

4. Allow the quiche to sit a few minutes before cutting and serving.

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