Cheddar Quinoa Bites Recipe

Name: Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE QUINOA BITES:; 1/2 cups Red Quinoa (uncooked); 1 cup Water; 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 whole Egg; 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs; 2 Tablespoons Whole Wheat Flour; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Small Shallot, Minced; 1/3 cups Corn Kernels; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:; 1/4 cups Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 teaspoon Sriracha

Servings: persons

FOR THE QUINOA BITES:
1/2 cups Red Quinoa (uncooked)
1 cup Water
1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 whole Egg
2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Whole Wheat Flour
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Small Shallot, Minced
1/3 cups Corn Kernels
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch Salt And Pepper
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
1 teaspoon Sriracha

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For the quinoa bites:
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Rinse quinoa then combine with water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer until water is absorbed (about 20 minutes). While quinoa cooks, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Add quinoa to the bowl when finished cooking and combine all ingredients with clean hands.
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Form mixture into golfball-sized balls. (This will be messy but they should come together enough to form balls. If not, add a bit more breadcrumbs.) Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
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If any of the balls have cracked while cooking, reshape them while still hot, then let cool to harden.
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For the dipping sauce, combine yogurt and Sriracha in small bowl and stir together.
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Adapted from Tablespoon via Bev Cooks.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE QUINOA BITES:, 1/2 cups Red Quinoa (uncooked), 1 cup Water, 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Quinoa Bites falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheddar Quinoa Bites

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