Special diet : VegetarianCourse : Side DishesOccasions : SummerCuisines : Southwestern

Quinoa Corn Fritter

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If you are looking for an easy and delicious way to try a plant-based protein, look no further. These fritters utilize the powerhouse of quinoa to fuel your protein needs. You can use 1-2 fritters as a side dish or pile it on as your protein main dish. Perfect for a summer cookout!

by Focused on Fit

Total: 10
m
Prep: 10
m
Cook: m

Ingredients

1 Cup Quinoa, Cooked
1/2 Cup Milk, Nonfat, Fluid, With Added Nonfat Milk Solids, Vitamin A And Vitamin D
1 Serving Natural Cage Free Grain Fed Large Egg
4 Tablespoon (TBSP) Shallots
1/4 Cup Cheese, Fontina
1/2 Cup Cornmeal, Whole-Grain, Yellow
1/4 Cup Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves
1/8 Teaspoon (tsp) Pepper, Red Or Cayenne
1/4 Teaspoon (tsp) Pepper, Black Teaspoon
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon (TBSP) Oil, Corn And Canola

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients to create the batter for the fritters.
2. Heat the canola oil in a flat skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Scoop heaping spoonful of the batter and place on the skillet. Using the back of the spoon, flatten out into a patty.
4. Fry on each side for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Remove from pan, and place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. Serve 1 as a side dish or 2 as a main course! Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

12 Servings Per Recipe

Serving Size 1 Piece

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3g 4%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 18g 6%

Sodium 33mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 3g 6%

Potassium 80mg 2%

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 3%

Iron 3%

Vitamin D 2%

Vitamin E 4%

Vitamin K 2%

Thiamin 3%

Riboflavin B2 4%

Niacin 1%

Vitamin B6 3%

Folate 1%

Vitamin B12 2%

Panthotenic Acid 1%

Magnesium 5%

Zinc 3%

Selenium 3%

Copper 2%

Manganese 7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.