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Mexican Quinoa Bites

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Throw your taste buds a miniature fiesta with these easy Mexican bites.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 c quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 c black beans, cooked
  • 1/4 c avocado, smashed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c corn kernals, cooked
  • 1/2 c onion, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 c ground pepitas (or breadcrumbs)
  • 1/2 c low-fat mexican shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions.
  2. Combine beans, avocado, peppers, corn and onion in a small bowl and mix well.
  3. Add spices and stir to combine.
  4. Add cooked quinoa (cooled slightly), egg and ground pepitas and mix well.
  5. Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray and spoon in quinoa mixture.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 min in pan.
  8. Gently remove from pan and serve with bbq sauce or salsa.

Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/mexican-quinoa-bites/