Herbed Quinoa Cakes
Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these little patties will quickly become a favorite. Serve them as an appetizer or for lunch over a bed of baby greens, they are even better with a tangy sauce like a Red Pepper or Lemon Aioli.
Active time
20 minutesTotal time
45 minutesYield
14-16 pattiesServing Size
1 pattyNutrition
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Ingredients
2 ½ cups cooked quinoa
5 large eggs, slightly beaten
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped kale (or spinach)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
⅓ cup crumbled feta
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
½ cup panko crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine the quinoa, eggs and salt in a medium bowl.
- To a food processor, add herbs and spices, onion, kale and garlic; process until finely minced. Stir the onion-kale mixture into the quinoa.
- Add feta, whole wheat breadcrumbs and baking powder, stir and let it sit for 5 minutes so the crumbs can absorb the moisture.
- Form into two-inch balls, roll in panko crumbs, flatten slightly and arrange on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turn and bake another 5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
An Oldways recipe and photo. Karen Mansur, Oldways and the Whole Grains Council
Nutrition
Calories: 110Total Fat: 3.5 g
(Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 200 mg
Carbohydrate: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
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