Quinoa and Cheese Egg Poppers

Name: Quinoa and Cheese Egg Poppers
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 18 Poppers
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Quinoa; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Inch Ginger, grated; 8 Shallots, sliced; 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped; 2 small Carrots, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 Eggs; Cooked Quinoa; Cooked Veggies; 3 tbsp Freshly Chopped Coriander Leaves; 1 Cheese Cube, grated; 1 tsp Olive Oil

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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“Say hello to Quinoa and Cheese Egg Poppers! 🥳 These bite-sized wonders are packed with the goodness of quinoa, veggies, eggs, and melty cheese—perfect for a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or party appetizer. Light, flavorful, and oh-so-irresistible, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike. Ready in no time, these poppers are your go-to recipe for healthy indulgence!”

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#QuinoaAndCheeseEggPoppers #HealthySnacks #QuickRecipes #EasyCooking #ProteinRich #SnackIdeas #KidsSnacks #LunchBoxRecipe #CheesyBites #EveningSnacks #MiniBites #FlavorfulEats

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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#Quinoa

#QuinoaAndCheeseEggPoppers #HealthySnacks #QuickRecipes #EasyCooking #ProteinRich #SnackIdeas #KidsSnacks #LunchBoxRecipe #CheesyBites #EveningSnacks #MiniBites #FlavorfulEats

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#Quinoa

#QuinoaAndCheeseEggPoppers #HealthySnacks #QuickRecipes #EasyCooking #ProteinRich #SnackIdeas #KidsSnacks #LunchBoxRecipe #CheesyBites #EveningSnacks #MiniBites #FlavorfulEats

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Ingredients

Total Time: 35 minutes

18 Poppers

To Cook Quinoa:
1/4 cupQuinoa
1/2 cupWater
1 tspSalt
Chop the Veggies:
1 InchGinger, grated
8Shallots, sliced
1/2Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
2small Carrots, finely chopped
To Cook the Veggies:
1 tbspOlive Oil
1 tspTurmeric Powder
2 tspBlack Pepper Powder
To Prepare the Egg Mixture:
2Eggs
Cooked Quinoa
Cooked Veggies
3 tbspFreshly Chopped Coriander Leaves
1Cheese Cube, grated
To Cook the Poppers:
1 tspOlive Oil

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Steps

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Cook Quinoa:
• Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water for 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a pan with water and salt. Cover and cook on low flame for 15 minutes. Let it cool.
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Chop Veggies:
• Grate or finely chop ginger.
• Slice shallots, and finely chop bell pepper, carrots, and coriander leaves.
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Cook Veggies:
• Heat olive oil in a kadai. Add grated ginger and sauté briefly.
• Add shallots and sauté until they change color.
• Stir in turmeric, black pepper, and salt, then cook for a minute.
• Add carrots and bell pepper. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Let cool.
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Prepare Egg Mixture:
• Beat eggs in a bowl. Add cooked quinoa, veggies, and coriander leaves.
• Mix in grated cheese until well combined.
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Cook the Poppers:
• Heat a paniyaram pan and grease molds with olive oil.
• Pour a tablespoon of batter into each mold. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the base is golden. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve your Quinoa and Cheese Egg Poppers hot with your favorite dip or chutney. Perfectly poppable and utterly delicious!
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Tip: The basic process for cooking quinoa:
1. Rinse the Quinoa: Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water for 2 minutes. This helps remove its natural coating called saponin, which can taste bitter.
2. Optional Soaking: If you want to soak quinoa, you can do so for about 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking. This step can make it easier to digest and slightly reduce the cooking time. After soaking, drain it well.
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3. Cooking the Quinoa:
• For every 1 cup of quinoa, use 2 cups of water or broth.
• In a saucepan, combine the rinsed (and soaked, if desired) quinoa and water (or broth).
• Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
• Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.
• Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff it with a fork before serving.
This method results in fluffy, perfectly cooked quinoa!