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Quinoa Cakes With Hummus
These quinoa cakes with hummus come together with bright veggies to form a protein-packed appetizer, side or vegetarian main.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
333 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 c quinoa cooked
- ½ c hummus (homemade or store bought)
- ½ c red bell pepper (minced)
- 2 celery minced, stalks
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- ½ tbs extra virgin olive oil
- tomato optional garnish, extra hummus
- hummus optional garnish, extra hummus
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine quinoa with hummus, red pepper, celery and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat and add olive oil once heated.
- Form quinoa mixture into palm-sized patties and brown in pan, working in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Serve with additional hummus and tomato slices.
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Notes
- If the quinoa cakes fall apart while cooking, simply use a spoon or spatula to re-shape and press together. It’s not a beauty contest – they will taste delish regardless of what they look like. :)
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42.9g
(14%)
Protein
11.2g
(22%)
Fat
13.5g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11.9g
(70%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Fiber
6.6g
(26%)
Sugar
2.6g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42.9g | 14% |
| Protein | 11.2g | 22% |
| Fat | 13.5g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9g | 70% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.6g | 26% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.