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Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Cakes

Lunchbox-perfect Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Cakes are gluten-free, whole grain, and filled with colorful, familiar veggies.
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Cakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14 cakes
Calories 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup, chopped onion
  • 1 1/3 cup broccoli, florets chopped small and even
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup green peas, frozen
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cup Quinoa, cooked 1 cup uncooked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In a medium pan over medium heat, warm olive oil, then add onions and cook until translucent and soft.
  • To the pan add chopped broccoli, and peeled and grated carrots. Saute until bright and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen peas, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then fold in the cheese, cooked quinoa, and veggies. Add more salt to taste.
  • Pack the mixture into a quarter cup measuring cup, then knock the cakes onto a greased cookie sheet, spaced evenly.
  • Bake at 375 for 10 minutes, then flip, and bake 5-8 minutes more.
  • Cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1751IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg