Chimichurri Quinoa and Corn Patties
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups water1/2 cup quinoa1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano3 cloves garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3/4 cup soft whole grain bread crumbs (1 slice)
Directions
-In a medium saucepan bring the 1 1/4 cups water to boiling; stir in quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in corn. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
-In a large bowl combine eggs, cornmeal, chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne pepper. Stir in quinoa mixture and bread crumbs.
-Using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty, shape quinoa mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Cook patties, half at a time, on hot griddle for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through and golden, turning once. Keep patties warm in a 300 degrees F oven while cooking the remaining patties.
Serving Size: makes 8 patties- 2 patties per serving
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MENEFF.
-In a medium saucepan bring the 1 1/4 cups water to boiling; stir in quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in corn. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
-In a large bowl combine eggs, cornmeal, chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne pepper. Stir in quinoa mixture and bread crumbs.
-Using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty, shape quinoa mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Cook patties, half at a time, on hot griddle for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through and golden, turning once. Keep patties warm in a 300 degrees F oven while cooking the remaining patties.
Serving Size: makes 8 patties- 2 patties per serving
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MENEFF.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 263.8
- Total Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 93.2 mg
- Sodium: 873.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 43.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
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