NUTRITION
Quinoa Cakes
Servings: 8
Per serving: 1 patty
Ingredients
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2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
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2 cups cooked quinoa
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2 eggs
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups shredded Parmesan
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
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Cook the quinoa. Let the quinoa and sweet potatoes cool.
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Peel and mash the sweet potatoes.
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In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato, quinoa, eggs, garlic, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Scoop about ¼ cup portions and shape into patties.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the cakes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining oil and mixture.
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Bake the cakes in the oven for 5 minutes to make sure they are heated through.
Tip: These cakes can be made ahead and frozen for later.
Nutrition per serving
Calories 220, protein 13 g, carbohydrate 21 g, total fat 10 g, cholesterol 30 mg, sodium 640 mg, fiber 3 g.