Quinoa And Potato Croquettes Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) baking potato; 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, drained; 3 tablespoons grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Servings: persons

1 (10-ounce) baking potato
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, drained
3 tablespoons grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1
Pierce potato with a fork; place on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at high 5 minutes or until fork pierces potato easily, turning potato after 3 minutes. Wrap in a towel; let stand 5 minutes. Peel and mash potato.
2
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and salt. Cook 15 minutes; drain.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, cilantro, and jalapeno; saute 1 minute. Add cumin, oregano, black pepper, and garlic; saute 1 minute. Combine potato, quinoa, onion mixture, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese in a bowl, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes; stir in egg.
4
Shape potato mixture into 10 patties. Carefully dredge each patty in panko. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
5
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add 5 patties to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10-ounce) baking potato, 2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Potato Croquettes 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.

Quinoa And Potato Croquettes

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