Description
These golden crispy quinoa veggie bites are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. A perfect snack or side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, zucchini)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let it sit for 5 minutes until gelled.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg or flax egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Shape the mixture into small bites or patties, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Serve warm with dipping sauces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These bites can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg