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    Home » Recipes » Entrées

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

    Published: Apr 12, 2016 · Modified: Jun 28, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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

    a stack of quinoa patties with greens
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    • 🥘 More Quinoa Recipes You Might Love
    • 📖 Recipe

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

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

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    📖 Features

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

    🍽 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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    a stack of feta quinoa cakes with greens

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    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

    Ingredients

    • 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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