Basic Savory Muffins

1/2 C quinoa

2/3 C water

3/4 C whole wheat flour

3/4 C purple barley flour

2 t baking powder

1 t salt

1/4 C sugar

3/4 C olive oil

1/2 C milk

2 eggs

1 C shredded sharp cheddar

1 can sweet potato or butternut squash

2 chopped apples

Combine quinoa and water in a small pot.
Bring to a fast simmer over high heat, then cover with a lid and turn heat to low.
Cook for 17 minutes (or until water is gone), then set aside with lid on.

Combine  flours, baking powder, and salt in large mixing bowl.
Whisk together sugar, olive oil, milk, and eggs in another bowl.

Fold cheddar, sweet potato, and apples into olive oil mixture.

Fold olive oil mixture into flour boil.
Fold quinoa into flour/olive oil bowl.
Fill muffin cups (18 - 22).
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.