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Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata {Gluten Free}

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 255kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

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
  • cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • 2-3 scallions chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ 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