Crispy Quinoa Cakes

Name: Crispy Quinoa Cakes Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 Tbs. tahini or nut butter; 1 1/2 tsp. red or white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 1/2 cup finely grated sweet potato; 1/2 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional; 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese optional; 2 Tbs. finely diced onion; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; 1 clove garlic minced (1 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. salt

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 large egg2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 1/2 Tbs. tahini or nut butter1 1/2 tsp. red or white wine vinegar1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa1/2 cup finely grated sweet potato1/2 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional2 oz. crumbled feta cheese, optional2 Tbs. finely diced onion1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400�F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine egg, flour, tahini, and vinegar in bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients, then mash together until mixture is firm enough to shape into cakes. Shape mixture into 1/4-cup patties with wet hands. Bake on prepared baking sheet 25 minutes, turning once, or until cakes are browned.

Serving Size:�yields 6

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 250.8
Total Fat: 6.8 g
Cholesterol: 35.0 mg
Sodium: 517.7 mg
Total Carbs: 38.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 9.8 g

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sooo fucking good! - 12/9/11