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Quinoa Fritters with Pesto and Goat Cheese
These healthy quinoa fritters are filled with creamy goat cheese, basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes then lightly pan-fried. Always a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
377 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked - any variety, Bob's Red Mill brand
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup parsley (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (minced)
- 2 egg
- ¼ cup almond flour or regular bread crumbs, Bob's Red Mill brand
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions using chicken broth instaed of water if you wish. Fluff with a fork when it's done cooking then remove quinoa from pot and place in a medium bowl. Let quinoa cool slightly.
- To the bowl with the cooked quinoa, add all remaining ingredients. If the mixture seems dry, add another egg. If it seems wet, add more almond flour.
- Form mixture into patties – any size you wish. If you're serving as a main course, make them slightly larger. If you want them to be bite-sized for an appetizer, make them about the size of two tablespoons.
- Pre-heat griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or use a little oil. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side. Serve warm, room temparture or chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2large patties
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
470mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1060IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
14.4mg
(16%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2large patties | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.