Soy-Free Crispy Quinoa Bites
Get ready to fall in love with these Soy-Free Crispy Quinoa Bites—perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy! Packed with wholesome quinoa, protein-rich chickpea flour, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and green onions, this recipe is a flavorful and nourishing snack or appetizer that’s ideal for soy-free diets. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, these bites deliver bold, savory goodness in every mouthful. With minimal prep and a quick cooking time, they're easy to whip up for parties, meal preps, or simply when a healthy craving strikes. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate guilt-free treat that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
- 1 small Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water has been absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add chickpea flour. Mix until smooth.
Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl along with the chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Form the mixture into small balls, around 1 inch in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the quinoa balls to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are crispy and golden brown.
Transfer the quinoa bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm as a snack or an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*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.
