High Protein Crispy Quinoa Bites
Elevate your snack game with these High Protein Crispy Quinoa Bites, a flavor-packed, nutrient-dense treat that's perfect for busy days or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Combining fluffy quinoa, chickpea flour, and nutritional yeast, these bites are bursting with plant-based protein and savory goodness, while Parmesan cheese and a medley of spices like garlic, onion, and paprika deliver irresistible flavor in every crunchy bite. Easy to make, baked to golden perfection, and featuring just the right hint of heat from red pepper flakes, they come together in under an hour and are the ideal healthy choice for anyone seeking a protein-rich, gluten-free alternative. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and take your snacking to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. This helps remove any bitterness from the grains.
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
Once cooked, remove the quinoa from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, egg, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Using a tablespoon, scoop the quinoa mixture and form small balls or bite-sized patties, about 1 inch in diameter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each bite.
Brush the quinoa bites lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each bite and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2889 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
