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Savory Quinoa-Spinach Breakfast Bars Recipe

Savory Quinoa-Spinach Breakfast Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup quinoa
1 (16 oz) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F Oil a 9-inch square baking pan.
Rinse the quinoa well, and place in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off heat and set aside.
Squeeze alll the water out of the thawed spinach and place in a bowl. Add the quinoa and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes or until completely cool. Cut into 16 bars.
This can be served either warm or cold. You can store the bars in the refrigerator for a week, or freeze them for up to a month.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	162.26 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.92g	8%
Cholesterol	63.69mg	21%
Sodium	303.19mg	13%
Potassium	244.42mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.66g	7%
Sugars	0.88g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	9%
Protein	8.82g	18%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	53.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.52 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.92g	8%
Cholesterol	76.75mg	21%
Sodium	365.34mg	13%
Potassium	294.52mg	5%
Total Carbs	24.9g	7%
Sugars	1.06g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	9%
Protein	10.63g	18%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.3mg	11%
Calcium	64.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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