Quinoa Crab Cakes
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
527 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Quinoa Crab Cakes
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These Quinoa Crab Cakes take the classic crab cake to a whole new level. Topped with a tasty avocado cream and placed on top of simple mixed greens they're a complete meal, super simple and fancy enough for a special occasion!
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Ingredients
Qinoa Crab Cakes
- ⅓ cup cooked quinoa
- 8 oz. lump crab meat
- ½ Jalapeño deseeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 ½ tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Avocado Cream
- 2 avocados
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- up to 1/2 cup water
Balsamic Dressed Salad Greens
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- in a medium sized bowl combine the quinoa, crab, jalapeno, parsley, garlic, eggs, white wine, mustard, salt, pepper, old bay, paprika, and Panko
- heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat
- carefully form the crab mixture into 8 patties
- place 4 patties at a time onto the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom
- using two spatulas flip the crab cakes over carefully, making sure to not break them apart
- cook another 3 minutes and remove to a paper towel lined plate
Avocado Cream
- add all ingredients except the water into a blender and puree
- if it's too thick, add water a tbsp at a time to thin it out
Balsamic Dressed Salad Greens
- in a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper
- place greens on top and toss
- Place a quarter of the greens on a plate and top with two of the crab cakes
- drizzle the crab cakes with the avocado cream and
- enjoy!!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1004mg
(42%)
Potassium
884mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2070IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
46.3mg
(51%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 884mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2070IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 46.3mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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