Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday
Welcome to another edition of #MuffinMonday! Today we are sharing a cheesy savoury muffin to get your week started in the best way possible. No cranberries and mixed fruit in my muffins just yet. Sit tight. 🙂
I’m not sure how I let it happen, but Christmas seemed close but not that close. I mean Halloween was just here…and now stores are playing Christmas music. I guess retailers have to keep up. I don’t. By now, your mood should be changing as you get into the seasonal spirit of tinsel and ornaments. I dread putting up the tree just as how I dread taking it down. But I have kids and therefore it must be done. Kids really do make you become awesome parents.
My selection for today’s #MuffinMonday is Parmesan, Quinoa and Pine Nut Muffins. I added some Quinoa Flour in the batter to increase the nutritional value of my muffins. I loved the cheesy aroma from these muffins as they baked. I also loved the toasted pine nuts scattered over top of each muffin.
Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins
- 1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Quinoa Flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- ⅛ Tsp Salt
- ¾ Cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Cup Pine Nuts
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 6 Tbsp Butter, softened
- Topping: 4 Tsp grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup pine nuts
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners
- For the topping, combine parmesan and pine nuts and set aside
- In a large bowl, combine flour, quinoa flour, baking powder and salt with a whisk
- Stir in the parmesan and pine nuts
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs and then beat in the buttermilk and oil
- In the large bowl with the flour, make a well in the centre and pour in the liquid mixture
- Stir gently until just combined. Be sure not to over mix
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle topping over the batter
- Bake for about 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown
- Allow muffins to cool for about 5 minutes.
The pine nuts were not very well behaved! They kept falling off as you took a bite, much to the annoyance of my hubby 🙂 He enjoyed these muffins but wished there was MORE CHEESE. That seems to the answer to everything these days. More cheese. Duly noted.
Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins
Quite a tasty muffin. I enjoyed them. But now I have to figure out how to make it even more cheesy.
Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins
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Those look wonderful, Lyn! I discovered quinoa just before I moved to Cairo because the stores started to import it to KL but then, all of a sudden I was cut off because it hasn’t come to Egypt yet. I was very sad. So sad that when I visited a friend recently in Paris, I had to buy a box. I love that stuff! I also love your toasted pine nuts on the top. Even if they do fall off, they are delicious and a great addition.
Stacy recently posted..Gorgonzola Pepperoni Pizza Muffins for #MuffinMonday
Thanks, Stacy! Both Quinoa and Qunoa Flour are staples in my Pantry. I will look for Quinoa Flakes next and see what fun I can have with it! Don’t be sad, its funny how Quinoa finds its way around the world…. 😉
lovelypantry recently posted..Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday
I love savory muffins. Give me one of these and a bowl of soup and I’ll be quiet for a while. 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted..Bread Pudding
Thanks, Maureen. I do love food like that…:-)
lovelypantry recently posted..Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday
Mmmmm….who wouldn’t love a cheesy muffin???? Perfect complement to the chili I plan to make later in the week!
Thanks, Liz! Great idea!
lovelypantry recently posted..Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday
Another lovely looking muffin … so many recipes to try, so little time!
CoolDestiny recently posted..It’s a Domestic Affair
Thanks, CD. But there’s ALWAYS time for muffins! 😀
lovelypantry recently posted..Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday
I just got a big muffin pan and have been meaning to try to make some savory muffins, and here you are providing a savory recipe! This looks wonderful.
Tora Estep recently posted..Pancake mix with apple cider syrup and candied walnuts: A gift from the kitchen for #SundaySupper
Ah! Thank you so much, Tora!
lovelypantry recently posted..Parmesan Quinoa & Pine Nut Muffins for #MuffinMonday