Gluten Free Crispy Quinoa Bites
By: Amie Valpone
Published: June 25, 2012

If you're looking for a delicious gluten free recipe, try these amazing savory quinoa and black rice tart-like bites. They're vegetarian too!
Gluten Free Crispy Quinoa Bites 
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian 
	1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
	1/2 cup uncooked black rice
	2 large eggs
	1 cup Vidalia onions, finely chopped
	1 cup dairy-free shredded mozzarella cheese
	3 garlic cloves, minced
	1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
	1/3 cup grape tomatoes, diced
	1/2 tsp. sea salt
	1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
	1 tsp. chili powder
	2 chives, finely chopped, for garnish
	2 cups of homemade tomato sauce, for serving
Cook quinoa and rice according to package directions. Prepare muffin pan with nonstick baking spray.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and rice with remaining ingredients, except chives and pasta sauce; mix well to combine. Transfer quinoa and rice mixture to prepared muffin pan. Using a tablespoon, fill each muffin cup to the top, then using a spatula, press down on the mixture to create a flat surface.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Using a teaspoon, gently remove rice and quinoa snacks from the muffin cups.
Transfer to a serving platter; serve with a sprinkle of fresh chives and a side of tomato sauce for dipping.