Quinoa Tater Tots
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4.9
Quinoa Tater Tots
Description
Quinoa Tater Tots use cooked quinoa mixed with finely diced yellow onion, button mushrooms, and chives to form a textured base. The flour and plant-based milk help bind the mixture, while lemon juice adds brightness. After chilling the shaped tots to help firm them, they are pan-fried in oil until golden on both sides, creating a crispy crust with a soft center.
The combination of quinoa and vegetables results in a savory bite with mild pepper heat if using red pepper flakes. These tots can be shaped into small patties, making them suitable for sliders or sandwiches, expanding their serving possibilities beyond snacks.
To adjust for dietary needs, gluten-free flour can be used, and cooking can be done without oil by baking or air frying at 400°F until crisp. Adding vegan cheese or nutritional yeast before chilling can enrich the flavor further. Careful spacing during cooking helps achieve an evenly crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 5 pieces button mushrooms finely diced
- ¼ cup chives minced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons plant-based milk unsweetened, plain milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, onion, mushrooms, chives, flour, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until well-combined and thick.
- Add the lemon juice and non-dairy milk and mix thoroughly.
- Roll into small 1-inch balls, slightly flatten, and put on a plate put in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat and cook the tots until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes a side
Notes
- Shape quinoa tots as small patties to use in sliders or sandwiches.
- Use gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- For oil-free cooking, use a non-stick pan or bake/air fry at 400°F until golden and crisp, ensuring even spacing for crispiness.
- Enhance flavor by mixing vegan cheese or nutritional yeast into the batter before chilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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