Cheesy Quinoa Snack Bites
These Cheesy Quinoa Snack Bites are the perfect appetizer or a quick afternoon snack.
Servings 8
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup quinoa flour or gluten free flour of choice
- ⅔ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 package McCormick Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- Coconut or Avocado oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, flour, black beans, onion, and taco seasoning. Add eggs and stir well.
- Form mixture into small balls around cubed cheese.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Carefully add snack bites to hot oil. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until crispy and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce if desired.
Notes
Substitute cheese and eggs to make this vegan friendly.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1.5mg