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Kale & Quinoa Cakes
This recipe for Kale + Quinoa Cakes is an easy vegetarian recipe that's high in protein, fiber, and makes a lovely lunch, dinner or appetizer! These Kale + Quinoa Cakes are one of my favorite freezer friendly meals to keep on hand.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 185 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (plus ¼ cup) olive oil divided
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½-1 teaspoon of salt* see note
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large bunch kale finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked quinoa from about 1 cup dry
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs I used panko, but it doesn't matter
- 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
Notes
- The amount of salt needed will depend on whether or not your quinoa is seasoned already. Taste and adjust as needed.
- To serve as an appetizer, just form into much smaller patties and keep warm in a low oven before serving.
- Other greens or grains may be substituted for the kale and quinoa - try these with rice, millet, barley, farro, buckwheat, swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens, etc.
- If the patties are too soft or wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs to make them firmer
- Let the patties cook undisturbed for a few minutes before flipping them over. This will prevent them from falling apart in the pan.
- Leave enough space in between each patty in the pan so they do not overlap when you press them down. This will also allow them to turn crisp and golden on the bottom and sides.
- These freeze beautifully. Once cool, wrap them up tight and freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months. The reheat very well in a toaster oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
218mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
805IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.