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Quinoa Fritters

Crispy little Quinoa Cakes make a great meatless meal that is high in protein, fiber and iron.

Author: Kami | NoBiggie.net
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 4 eggs whisked together
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped and steamed
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced and sautéed
  • 2 medium carrots grated fine
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan finely grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
  1. To start rinse the dry quinoa under water. In a medium sized stock pot add the quinoa and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Once fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli florets, grated carrots, sautéed onions, grated cheese, whisked eggs, salt and pepper. Mix together to combine.

  3. In a large skillet set to medium high heat. Add the oil to the hot skillet.
  4. Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop out the quinoa mixture and carefully place into the pan. Add three more portions of the quinoa mixture.
  5. Cook the fritters for about 3 minutes and then carefully flip them over to cook on the other side for an additional 3 minutes. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment or a paper towel.
  6. Repeat the cooking method with the remaining quinoa mixture. Add more oil or butter to the pan as needed.
  7. Serve with homemade ranch dressing, mayo or your favorite hot sauce.