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Zucchini and Ham Cups

Zucchini, Ham, and Quinoa Cups

For this egg cups, we combined cheese, ham, and quinoa for a meal that will help keep you going until lunch!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword zucchini cheese cups
Prep Time 24 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings 8 servings, 2 each
Calories 155 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini about 1 medium
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup diced lean ham
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 medium green onions chopped
  • sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F.

  2. Lightly coat two regular twelve-cup muffin tins with spray. Set aside.

  3. Combine quinoa, eggs, egg whites, zucchini, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, ham, parsley, and green onions in a large bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

  4. Evenly pour quinoa mixture into muffin cups.

  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cups comes out clean. 

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.