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    Quinoa Onion Bites

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted May 22, 2016 (last updated September 11, 2017) by Wendy Polisi

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    These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! Packed with flavor, you won't believe how delicious healthy can taste.

    Quinoa Onion Bites - These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! - Vegan Option - WendyPolisi.com
    These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! For more small plates and finger foods, make sure you check out the full Recipe Redux collection below.

    Quinoa Onion Bites - These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! - Vegan Option - WendyPolisi.com
    My favorite restaurants have always been the ones where the appetizers sounded better to me than the entrees. Appetizers are always so packed with flavor, and there is nothing more fun to me that a table filled with many different tastes and textures.

    When it comes to summer, I love to create meals basted on small plates and finger foods that can be made ahead. Ideally, they are something that is easy to take along to a BBQ or a beachside party.

    Quinoa Onion Bites - These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! - Vegan Option - WendyPolisi.com

    Since healthy isn't always easy to find at gatherings, I like to make sure that I have at least one dish like these Quinoa Onion Bites. They are packed with flavor and can easily be made vegan.

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    These little quinoa bites are made complete with a garlic chive sauce that will have you coming back for more.

    What are your favorite healthy finger foods?

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    5 from 1 vote

    Quinoa Onion Bites

    These Quinoa Onion Bites are the perfect healthy gluten free finger food! Packed with flavor, you won't believe how delicious healthy can taste.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 265kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • ¼ cup cheddar cheese or Daiya optional
    • ¼ cup chopped chives
    • ¾ cup quinoa flour I prefer toasted – or flour of choice
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 eggs or flax eggs 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds + 6 tablespoons warm water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Coconut or organic canola oil for cooking

    Instructions

    • If using flax eggs, combine ground flax seeds with warm water and mix well. Set aside to thicken. (Skip this step if you are using eggs.)
    • In a medium bowl combine quinoa, cheese, onion and chives. Add flour, cayenne pepper and sea salt. Toss until coated.
    • Beat eggs and lemon juice together. Combine with quinoa mixture and mix well.
    • Form into small balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
    • Heat a large skillet to medium heat and coat well with oil. (Make sure you allow your skillet to get warm before adding quinoa) Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until brown.

    Notes

    Servings 4, Calories 274, Fat 7.8g, Carbohydrates 38.4g, Protein 11.9g, Cholesterol 89mg, Sodium 549mg, Fiber 4.3g, Sugars 2.7g, WW Pts 6
    To make the dipping sauce combine ½ cup Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream with 2 teaspoons minced garlic (more or less to taste), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Never toasted quinoa flour? It’s really simple but completely optional. I do it because I love the nutty and less earthy taste that it brings out. All you need to do is line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the flour out to about ¼ inch deep. (I do a box at a time.) Bake on 220 degrees for 2 ½ hours. Allow to cool completely and then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2.8mg

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    Appetizer RecipesGluten Free RecipesQuinoa Recipes

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      October 10, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like a delicious snack or app!

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