Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Quinoa Bites

Name: Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Quinoa Bites
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa, chilled or at room temperature (I prefer to cook quinoa in low-sodium chicken broth for added flavor); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 8 ounces deli ham, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups); 1-2 cups finely chopped steamed broccoli (see note above); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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"Note: I like lightly steamed broccoli here versus raw. I throw my broccoli florets into a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 3-4 minutes. If you don't have broccoli, try subbing in zucchini, carrots or a myriad of other veggies. Good quality ham is key here - I really like the Hormel Natural Choice ham or leftover baked ham. While this recipe is written for a mini muffin tin, you could just as easily use a standard size muffin tin, increasing the baking time until they are heated through. If you are cooking your quinoa in water, you will probably want to increase the salt in the recipe a bit...."

INGREDIENTS

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3 cups cooked quinoa, chilled or at room temperature (I prefer to cook quinoa in low-sodium chicken broth for added flavor)

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2 eggs, lightly beaten

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8 ounces deli ham, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)

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1-2 cups finely chopped steamed broccoli (see note above)

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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