Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Cakes
Author: BMC Teaching Kitchen | Recipe Type: Lunch / Dinner | Cuisine: American | Serves: 4 |
Total Time: 40 | Prep Time: 10 | Cook Time: 30 |
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/3 cup broccoli, florets
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/2 cup green peas, frozen
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cup quinoa, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- In a medium pan over medium heat, warm olive oil, then add onions, broccoli, and peeled and grated carrots. Saute until bright and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in frozen peas, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then fold in the cheese, cooked quinoa, and veggies. Add more salt to taste.
- Pack the mixture into a quarter cup measuring cup, then knock the cakes onto a greased cookie sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake at 375 for 10 minutes, then flip, and bake 5-8 minutes more.
- Cool slightly and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 4 | Calories: 445 |
Fat: | 27 |
Saturated Fat: | 12 |
Carbohydrates: | 30 |
Dietary Fiber: | 5 |
Protein: | 22 |
Sodium: | 457 |