Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes (Gluten-Free)

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes (Gluten-Free)

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: Healthy, 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: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Sweet Potatoes
• 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until soft and tender.
3. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove the skin and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
4. Mash the sweet potatoes using a fork or potato masher until fairly smooth.
5. Add the cooked quinoa, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl with the sweet potatoes.
6. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
7. Add the eggs to the mixing bowl and mix again until everything is well incorporated.
8. Shape the mixture into small cakes, about 1/4 cup each.
9. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
10. Place the sweet potato and quinoa cakes in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove the cooked cakes from the skillet and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
12. Serve the sweet potato and quinoa cakes warm as a nutritious and delicious appetizer or main course.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g8%

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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.