Baked quinoa and broccoli frittata

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• Quinoa30 g
• Eggs2
• Egg whites60 g
• Broccoli100 g
• Garlic1 clove
• Extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Contains: eggs,

In season: October – March

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (conventional). Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve under running water.
2. Put it in a small pan with a little more than twice its weight in water and a pinch of salt, bring to the boil, cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat, until the water is absorbed.
3. Meanwhile bring another small pan of salted water to the boil, cut the broccoli into small florets and blanch them for 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender; drain.
4. Peel and very finely chop the garlic; beat the eggs and egg whites with salt, pepper and the garlic.
5. Grease a small baking dish with the oil, stir the quinoa and broccoli into the eggs and pour the mixture into the dish.
6. Bake for 18 minutes, until the frittata is set in the centre and golden on top.