Low Fat Crispy Quinoa Bites
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Low Fat Crispy Quinoa Bites! Perfectly seasoned and packed with wholesome ingredients like fluffy quinoa, rolled oats, and grated Parmesan, these bite-sized treats deliver a satisfying crunch while staying light and guilt-free. With a hint of garlic, paprika, and savory green onions, each bite bursts with flavor. Baked to golden perfection, these bites are great for meal prepping, snacking, or serving as a healthy appetizer paired with your favorite dipping sauce. Ready in under an hour, they’re a high-protein, low-fat option that proves clean eating can be deliciously indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
Remove the cooked quinoa from heat and let it cool.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out a portion of the mixture and shape it into a small ball or patty. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Lightly spray the tops of the quinoa bites with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the bites halfway through baking to ensure even crisping.
Once golden brown and crispy, remove from oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as a snack or pair with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2837 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
