Cheerful Mini Quinoa, Apple and Cheese Cups
Small baked bites made with cooked quinoa, grated apple, and mild cheese, with a tender center and lightly golden edges. They are great for kids thanks to their small size, gentle flavor, and fun little cup shape.
Ingredients
- 180 g cooked quinoa (cold or at room temperature)
- 90 g grated red apple (without semillas, with or without peel)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 g ground oats (tipo harina gruesa)
- 40 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si suelta mucha agua)
- 30 ml plain yogurt (without sugar)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar the molde)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (optional, da aroma suave)
- 1 g salt (solo a pinch)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with a little olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grated apple, finely grated carrot, shredded mozzarella cheese, and ground oats.
- 3
Add the beaten egg, plain yogurt, olive oil, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the mixture is moist and evenly combined.
- 4
Divide the mixture among the 12 muffin cups, pressing gently with a spoon to shape them into little cups or helmets.
- 5
Bake at 190 °C / 375 °F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers feel set.
- 6
Let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes so they hold their shape.
- 7
Carefully unmold and serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef tips
If the apple releases a lot of juice, squeeze it lightly before mixing so the batter does not become too wet. You can also use silicone molds for easier unmolding.
Substitutions
You can substitute mozzarella with mild Oaxaca-style cheese or another mild shredded cheese. Red apple can be replaced with grated firm pear. Plain yogurt can be swapped for the same amount of mild sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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