Description
A delightful appetizer combining creamy cheese, crunchy quinoa, and zesty jalapenos, perfect for casual snacking or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup diced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cheese, quinoa, jalapenos, bell peppers, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the baking dish is greased to prevent sticking and taste the mixture before baking to adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg