Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata {Gluten Free}
Servings 6
Calories 255kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry uncooked quinoa
- 6 ounces cooked chicken breast chopped
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 egg whites
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2-3 scallions chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a pot with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is all absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine all the rest of the ingredients.
- Once quinoa is cooled, add to other ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour mixture into pie plate.
- Bake 25 minutes.
- Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown top of frittata.
- Enjoy warm!
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus 7*
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g