Recipe: Quinoa Onion Bites

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup cheddar cheese or Daiya (optional)
¼ cup chopped chives
¾ cup quinoa flour (preferably toasted)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs or flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seeds + 6 tablespoons warm water)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
N/A N/A coconut or organic canola oil (for cooking)

If using flax eggs, combine ground flax seeds with warm water and mix well, then set aside to thicken.
In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, cheese, onion, and chives, then add flour, cayenne pepper, and sea salt, tossing until coated.
Beat eggs and lemon juice together, then combine with the quinoa mixture and mix well.
Form the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and coat with oil, allowing it to warm before adding the quinoa balls.
Cook the balls for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until browned.

Servings

Calories

265

Total fat

Total carbohydrates

36g

Total protein

11g

Sodium

670mg

Cholesterol

89mg