One of my favourite grains to eat is quinoa, and for some reason I go through phases when I do not eat it but then there are the times when I just eat quinoa for every meal: as a hot cereal breakfast with almond milk and berries, as a side dish, or topped with eggs for dinner. This delicious grain is so versatile that almost any recipe that requires grains can be adapted to quinoa. But let's face it, one of quinoa's cons is its "portability".
Kind of hard to munch on quinoa while on the go. And this is where making it as a muffin comes into play.
This protein packed friend not only absorbs flavours beautifully but also absorbs liquids beautifully, and when you add quinoa + wet ingredients you will have a mix that will hold its shape very nicely, and will allow you to eat these muffins on the go!
Now, even muffins can be B O R I N G! And this is where quinoa's ability to absorbs flavours come into play because you can seriously go crazy with flavours combinations to suit your taste buds. For this particular recipe I went with flavour and heat by adding Thai chili garlic paste to the mixture to bring on the heat. I buy my chili garlic paste at an Asian food market but you can also make it yourself.
HERE is a good recipe for making your own. The recipe for these muffins is pretty simple and will not disappoint you. The results are little bundles of warm deliciousness (thank your chili garlic paste... I? you!) and packed with flavours. Not only are they tasty but also you can make them and freeze them for later! I love recipes like this!
Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.
How to make Thai chili garlic quinoa muffins
Recipe by: Onlinefoodblog.com The Onlinefoodblog is all about tasty recipes and celebrating food. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 12
Ingredients: 3 cups of red quinoa (I prefer the nutty taste of the red variety for this recipe) 1/2 cup whole wheat panko crumbs 1/3 cup of three cheese mix (you can skip this ingredient if desired) 2 large eggs 2 tbsp. Thai chili garlic paste 2 cloves of garlic, pressed 3-4 green onions, chopped but not too small; I like the texture and the colour it adds to the dish. 2 tbsp. of a combination of parsley and cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Meanwhile spray a muffin tin (12 muffins cups) with cooking spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl mix all the ingredients ensuring it is well mix. 3. You will end up with a sticky mix that will maintain a good shape if you press it into a ball. 4. Fill each muffin cup ensuring you pack it in well until it is filled to the top. 5. Use your fingers for this; works better than a spoon. 6. Bake for 25 minutes keeping an eye that they do not turn too brown. 7. Once done remove from oven and let it cool. 8. Once they are cooled for about 5 minutes, get them out of the tins and serve.
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