Veggie Quinoa Cakes

Trying out something new today. I'm a little late to the game but I'm finally trying out quinoa. I know it's a power food but it's pretty bland. If you are looking for a way to spice it up a little but keep the healthy factor, here you have it.

 

 

These fritters are packed full of taste and beautiful colors while being a great healthy addition to your dinner plate. I served them for the first time at a dinner party and they were a hit. I left out what was in them for those pickier eaters, but when I told them later, they were pleasantly surprised. 

 

Veggie Quinoa Cakes

3 cups cooked quinoa

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 medium carrot, finely grated

1/2 cup zucchini, shredded

3 eggs

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

3 green onions, including white parts

1 /2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Olive oil for frying

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, zucchini, eggs, flour, green onions, sugar, pepper, salt, and garlic powder. 

Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat.  Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, form fritters 1/2 thick and drop into pan.  Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side.   Makes approx. 15 fritters.