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Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas

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I first shared this recipe at Penney Lane where I’m a contributor. These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas

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I had made a batch of these Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas to have in the fridge for a grab-and-go breakfast because for the first time in… FOREVER I completely forgot to eat breakfast! I was rushing in the morning to get ready to go to a church meeting, bake a cake (this amazing Raspberry Rose Cake), put dinner in the slow cooker (Cafe Rio Sweet Pulled Pork) for a pot luck later that night, and feed my kids. Believe me, it was crazy! I was going to be late soI even had to let my husband be the judge of if the cakes were done and pull them out of the oven (Yikes! He did awesome though.)

These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

Anyway, I was scrambling to get everything done so fast (by 9am!) and run out the door that it wasn’t until halfway through the meeting when my stomach growled that I became confused for a moment and then realized “I forgot to eat breakfast!!!” Honestly, that made me so sad. I just love food so much!

These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

These frittatas are so flavorful from all the veggies, smokey ham, eggs, and pepper-jack cheese. You’ll find it hard to keep from grabbing another 2, 3, 4… They are amazing fresh but also good heated up in the microwave for a quick healthy breakfast to grab on the way out the door.

My husband LOVES these Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas because they are easy for him to eat while running out the door at 5:30 and they keep him full all morning.

These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

Even my toddler loves them (she calls them cupcakes) which is great because getting her to eat her vegetables is quite the challenge.

If you looking for more healthy breakfast ideas, try my Mini Hash Brown Quiches and Blueberry Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes. We make the blueberry pancakes weekly. Sometimes twice a week!

These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

Tools used to make these Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas:

Muffin Tin:-  This muffin tin is well used in our home! We make everything from muffins, to cupcakes, to mini quiches and frittatas.

Knife Set– I got this when I got married almost 8 years ago. I use them multiple times a day and they’re still going strong!

Glass Mixing Bowls– I love these bowls especially because they’re big and come with lids! Since they’re glass they’re super sturdy and can go in the dishwasher and microwave.

 

Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas

Mini frittatas made with quinoa and zucchini
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5 from 1 vote

Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the Quinoa:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water

For the Frittatas:

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups zucchini, shredded (about 1 1/2 zucchini)
  • 1 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup smoked ham, diced*
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place quinoa and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 18 muffin cup tins.
  • Combine all frittata ingredients in a large mixing bowl along with the cooked quinoa and mix until combined. Scoop 1/4 cup mixture into each muffin cup. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set and knife comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the edge of each frittata to remove from pan. Serve hot.

Notes

*I get my ham at the deli counter and ask for on thick slice (about 1/4 inch thick). It usually comes out to be about a quarter pound. I just dice it up and toss it in with everything.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 165mg7%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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These veggie packed, high protein Mini Zucchini Quinoa Frittatas are perfect for Sunday brunch or an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast.

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  4. Made these today and they turned out tasty. I added some pepper flakes to give them a slight kick and soo good. How long do these last in the fridge?

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  5. Melanie, this recipe is awesome… totally my kind of breakfast. I hate boring foods! I have most of the ingredients home, so I will try this tomorrow. Can’t wait, I am already hungry! I also pinned your 2 other breakfast recipes that you mentioned in this post and coming back for more 🙂

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    • Thanks Silvia! This recipe is very flexible. You can leave out the ham or bell peppers or swap them out for other veggies/meats, or switch up what kind of cheese you put in. We love these! I hope you like them as much as we do!

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