Cheese and Ham Quinoa Bites

Ingredients to make 12

• 180g

  Quinoa, rinsed well and drained
• 120g

  Lighter mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 120g

  Lean wafer-thin ham, shredded
• 6

  Eggs, beaten
• 6

  Spring onions, roughly chopped
• 6

  Tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp

  Mustard powder
• ½ tsp

  Salt
• -

  Freshly ground black pepper
• -

  Oil, for greasing

Approximate Times

• Preparation :

  Less than 30 minutes
• Cooking :

  30 minutes to 1 hour

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin with a little oil.
2. Put the quinoa into a large saucepan, add 540ml cold water and bring to the boil over a high heat. Stir well then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
3. Tip the quinoa into a sieve and rinse with cold running water to stop the cooking process. Use your hands to squeeze out any excess water.
4. Beat together the eggs, vegetables, cheese and ham. Stir in the quinoa and mustard powder and season with salt and pepper.
5. Divide the mixture between the muffin holes and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.