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Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

These delicious quinoa cakes with roasted red pepper sauce are an amazing and healthy dinner option for busy nights.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Quinoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 292kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg or 1 T ground flax seed mixed with 3 T water
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ T tahini
  • 1 ½ T white wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup sweet potato grated
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta optional
  • ¼ cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or oil of choice
  • Sauce
  • 1 large roasted red pepper
  • ½ cup almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine egg (or egg replacer) , flour, tahini and vinegar. Add in quinoa, sweet potatoes, spinach, almonds, feta, onions, cilantro, garlic and salt. Stir until well combined and form into patties.
  • Heat coconut oil over medium low heat. Cook patties for five minutes to eight minutes or until the edges start to brown and a crispy crust has formed. Flip and cook five more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine roasted red pepper, almonds, garlic and vinegar in a food processor. Process until smooth.

Notes

Omit crumbled feta for vegan recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4455IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2.3mg