Quinoa Bites

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Quinoa Bites

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Corn kernels
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions (chopped)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 unit Egg (beaten)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, corn kernels, green onions, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Mix in the beaten egg to bind the mixture.
5. Shape the mixture into small bite-sized patties.
6. Roll each patty in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
7. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the patties.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.