Prepare a delicious quinoa and zucchini pie, perfect for breakfast or brunch, with a touch of grated cheese and caramelized onion.

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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 eggs2 zucchinis
- 1 large onion
- 100g buffalo or goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the quinoa and drain it well.Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces.
- In a skillet with a little olive oil and butter, sauté the onion until it turns golden.
- Wash the zucchinis, trim off the ends, and grate them using the coarse side of the grater.
- Immediately add the grated zucchini to the skillet with the onion.
- Grate the cheese and set it aside.
- Beat the eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add the grated cheese, one tablespoon of pecorino, the sautéed onion and zucchini mixture, and the cooked quinoa. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining pecorino cheese on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown.
Note:
We recommend serving this dish with your preferred protein (chicken, turkey, fish, etc.) if you are not vegetarian.
Did you know?
Son un grupo de plantas parecidas a los cereales, pero pertenecientes a otra familia, entre los cuales se destacan la quinoa, el amaranto y el trigo sarraceno.
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Fiber: 24 g
Protein: 36 g
Fat: 68 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Calcium: 400 mg
Iron: 6 mg
Vitamin A: 1000 IU
Vitamin C: 30 mg
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