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Zucchini and Parmesan Quinoa Bites

February 27, 2013 By Little Grazers 15 Comments

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My kids love quinoa, so thought I would attempt a recipe sneaking some greens in, as now my youngest is older,  she has become a little picky as to what vegetables she will eat, which was disappointing as she was eating pretty much everything to begin with. These bites are super yummy and adults will love them just as much as the kids.

Zucchini and Parmesan Quinoa Balls

makes approx 12 quinoa bites

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa
  • 1 zucchini (courgette), grated
  • 60g of parmesan
  • black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 egg white
  • 240ml of no added salt chicken or vegetable stock
  • olive oil in a spray bottle

Directions

Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold water and then add to the  chicken/vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer on a low heat until stock is absorbed. Turn off heat, but leave lid on to continue to steam for approx 5-10 mins. Then using a fork, fluff up the quinoa. Each grain should have what looks like a little hair when cooked.

Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.

Preheat oven to 180c or 350f (gas mark 4)

Grease a mini muffin pan with some olive oil

Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini (courgette) and add this into the quinoa along with the parmesan.

Season with some black pepper.

Add the beaten egg and egg white and thoroughly mix ingredients together.

Spoon the mixture into the holes in the muffin pan and gently push down with the back of a spoon. Spray over the top with a little olive oil.

Place in the oven and bake for approx 20-25 mins until lightly golden.

Allow to cool slightly in the pan and then gently ease out each quinoa bite with a small spoon.

If you prefer, you can scoop the mixture onto a greased baking tray and make the mixture into thin patties, by flattening down with a fork and baking until crisp and golden. Gently flip half way through cooking time.

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  1. Twin Mama

    March 7, 2013 at 6:27 am

    These are delicious!!! I just made a double batch, my kids are sleeping and will try them tomorrow, but I’m a fan! I think some chives would be yummy in there as well. Thanks for another great, and healthy kid recipe!

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  2. Jayda Tham

    March 13, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Hi there! I love all your finger food recipes. Can’t wait to start trying them. Just a quick question… my bub is 7 months old. I’ve not introduced him to any egg yet. Do you think this recipe would be ok or could I / should I perhaps make it with just egg yolks?

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    • LittleGrazers

      March 25, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      There is no reason to hold back on introducing egg unless there is a history of allergies in your family. I know some like to hold off on introducing them as an allergy can be quite severe, for that reason, If you are concerned speak to your family doctor first. Hope that helps 🙂

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      • Jill Sager

        August 25, 2013 at 3:24 pm

        My 8 1/2 month old had a severe egg reaction when introduced a month ago. No family history so it took us by surprised. We were told to reintroduce after he is 1 year old. Until then, what do you recommend as an egg substitute?

        Reply
        • Jill Sager

          August 28, 2013 at 12:10 am

          I actually found a substitute! Mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 3 tablespoon warm water. Let sit for 3-5 minutes. Equals one egg in any recipe. Works great!!!!

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          • Sofya Avakimyan

            August 28, 2013 at 3:19 am

            Thanks a lot for sharing!!!!

          • LittleGrazers

            October 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm

            that is great, thanks for sharing.

  3. allyson

    March 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Mmm, I love quinoa anything, and this looks like a recipe that my picky toddler might actually try! I would love if you would come share them, or another recipe/project at my link party today! http://domesticsuperhero.com/2013/03/14/sharing-with-domestic-superhero-thursday-link-party-2/

    Reply
  4. Sofya Avakimyan

    August 30, 2013 at 5:13 am

    I was wondering if you can substitute parmesan with anything else? Unfortunately, all types of cheeses are full of salt!

    Reply
    • LittleGrazers

      October 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Cheese does have salt, but the small amount of cheese in the recipe when portioned out, is not very much as they would prob only eat a few of them maximum. The recommended advice is no more than 1g of salt a day, the less the better obviously . You could try adding some flour or more egg in place of the cheese to help them hold together. I can’t comment on the flavour without the cheese though. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  5. Cady Huynh

    October 2, 2013 at 3:44 am

    How do you make the top not dry and still make sure the egg is cook? Thanks for sharing the recipe. It smells great, still baking

    Reply
    • LittleGrazers

      October 22, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      The top will be slightly golden and firm, but shouldn’t be ovelry dry. It really won’t take much cooking time for the egg to be cooked. Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply
  6. LionKat

    January 11, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I made these last night for my 10month old and she loved them! I was nervous about introducing the whole egg yet so I just used two egg yolks and it came out fine. After tasting them, I was eating them too! This was my first recipe from this site….looking forward to making more of them!

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  7. Sarah V

    June 14, 2014 at 12:30 am

    Do you know if these freeze well?

    Reply
    • LittleGrazers

      July 21, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      I am not sure. I haven’t tried freezing them myself personally, because of the texture I would think freezing might not work. Let me know if you try.

      Reply

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