Baked Quinoa Cakes with Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes

Quinoa is not actually a grain but a seed. It is often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to its high nutritional value.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Baked Quinoa Cakes with Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Broccoli
• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Steam the broccoli until tender, then chop it into small pieces.
3. Peel and grate the sweet potatoes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped broccoli, grated sweet potatoes, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Form the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the patties with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Allow the quinoa cakes to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.