Crispy + Cheesy Mixed Green Quinoa Cakes (Gluten-Free)

Easy, healthy, crispy, cheesy and delicious Gluten-Free Mixed Green Quinoa Cakes!

These savory quinoa cakes are easy to prepare & incredibly filling!

High in protein & with just the right amount of spice & crunch....they make a great meal all on their own...

📖 Features

• Super easy to make.
• Rich and flavorful.
• Perfectly crispy.
• Packed full of wholesome, nutritious ingredients.
• Gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free.

🍽 How-to Serve

• On their own as a snack or meal.
• Dipped into a favorite condiment (we like Golden Tahini Sauce!).
• Served as a side along a main course.
• To top off salads.
• To serve veggie burger style in-between bread.

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📖 Recipe

Crispy Quinoa Cakes

Easy, healthy, crispy, cheesy and delicious Gluten-Free Mixed Green Quinoa Cakes!

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Course: Entrées, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-Free

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 5 people

Author: Kristen Wood

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups quinoa cooked
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup fresh mixed greens lettuce, kale, arugula, collard, etc.
• 1/2 cup parmesan shredded (be certain to use vegetarian parmesan, if vegetarian)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbs gluten free all purpose flour
• coconut, avocado, grapeseed or olive oil for pan frying

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Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients, stirring until all is evenly mixed.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat & coat with coconut oil. Using ice cream scoop sized dollops, shape batter into patties with your hands & cook 5 minutes each side or until desired golden crispiness.
• Let cool a few minutes before serving. Great on its own, or with a favorite condiment!
• Enjoy!

Notes

You might also like The Best Veggie Burger recipe.

Also see: 40 Best Feta Cheese Recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2patties | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 4mg

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