Delicious & healthy quinoa cornbread recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well.

Cook quinoa in a pot with water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, honey, and melted butter.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Fold in cooked quinoa, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, green onions, black pepper, and cumin.

Grease a baking dish and pour in the batter evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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