Chimichurri Quinoa And Corn Patties

Chimichurri Quinoan And Corn Patties might be just the Latin American recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 119 calories. For 41 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. 2292 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. A mixture of fresh cilantro, corn kernel, whole grain bread crumbs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. It is brought to you by Lady Behind the Curtain. With a spoonacular score of 48%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Guest Post: Balsamic Onions Quinoa Patties & Quinoa Salad, Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad, and Little Quinoa Patties.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/4 cups water

3/4 cup soft whole grain bread crumbs (1 slice)

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

Equipment:

sauce pan

bowl

griddle

frying pan

oven

Cooking instruction summary:

In a medium saucepan bring the 1-1/4 cups water to boiling; stir in quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in corn. Return to boiling reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.In a large bowl combine eggs, cornmeal, chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, salt, and the cayenne pepper. Stir in quinoa mixture and bread crumbs.Using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty, shape quinoa into eight 3/4-inch thick patties. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle. Cook patties, half at a time, for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through and golden, turning once. Keep patties warm in a 300 degree oven while cooking the remaining patties.

 

Step by step:


1. In a medium saucepan bring the 1-1/4 cups water to boiling; stir in quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in corn. Return to boiling reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more.

2. Remove from heat.

3. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.In a large bowl combine eggs, cornmeal, chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, salt, and the cayenne pepper. Stir in quinoa mixture and bread crumbs.Using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty, shape quinoa into eight 3/4-inch thick patties.

4. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle. Cook patties, half at a time, for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through and golden, turning once. Keep patties warm in a 300 degree oven while cooking the remaining patties.


Nutrition Information:

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118k Calories
4g Protein
2g Total Fat
21g Carbs
4% Health Score
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Calories
118k
6%

Fat
2g
4%

  Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%

Carbohydrates
21g
7%

  Sugar
1g
1%

Cholesterol
40mg
14%

Sodium
237mg
10%

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Protein
4g
10%

Vitamin K
20µg
20%

Manganese
0.32mg
16%

Fiber
2g
11%

Iron
1mg
11%

Phosphorus
91mg
9%

Folate
34µg
9%

Magnesium
32mg
8%

Selenium
4µg
7%

Vitamin B6
0.13mg
7%

Vitamin B2
0.1mg
6%

Vitamin C
4mg
5%

Copper
0.1mg
5%

Zinc
0.71mg
5%

Vitamin B1
0.07mg
4%

Potassium
131mg
4%

Vitamin A
180IU
4%

Vitamin E
0.54mg
4%

Vitamin B5
0.34mg
3%

Calcium
27mg
3%

Vitamin B3
0.43mg
2%

Vitamin B12
0.1µg
2%

Vitamin D
0.22µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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