Description
Quinoa Veggie Breakfast Biscuits are hearty, savory, and nutrient-rich, combining cooked quinoa, fresh vegetables, and warm spices in a soft, cheesy biscuit that’s perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 cup finely chopped zucchini, moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, and green onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, and yogurt. Add to the quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in shredded cheese.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough per biscuit onto the baking sheet. Flatten tops gently.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap veggies for spinach, corn, or chopped mushrooms.
- Add herbs like thyme or oregano for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free flour if preferred.
- Dairy-free yogurt and cheese alternatives can be substituted.
- Squeeze out zucchini moisture to avoid soggy biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
