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Quinoa Corn Cakes

These Quinoa Corn Cakes are so delicious you'll forget they're healthy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Quinoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 228kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups organic corn thawed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped & divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • ½ onion diced fine
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs beaten (or 4 egg whites or 2 T ground flax seed mixed with 6 T water)
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 to mato diced
  • 2 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, corn, 1 tablespoon parsley, chives, breadcrumbs, onion and flour. Stir until well combined and add eggs, sea salt and pepper. Form into patties.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium low. Add olive oil or coconut oil. Cook patties 5 to 7 minutes per side. Flip patties when the edges start to turn brown and a crust has formed. If they stick let them cook another minute or two before flipping. Drain on a paper towel and repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomato, vinegar, shallot, garlic and remaining tablespoon of parsley in a small bowl.
  • Serve corn cakes with tomato relish on top.

Notes

This recipe is vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2.8mg