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Quinoa Fritters

These quinoa fritters are a great way to use up any leftover quinoa. They are easy to make and go really well with garlic aioli.
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stack of quinoa fritters on a board with healthy garlic aioli in the background and lemon wedges
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

Quinoa Fritters

  • 2-4 tablespoons coconut oil for frying
  • 1 cup of cooked quinoa
  • 3 medium eggs see below to make egg free
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coriander chopped
  • 1/4 cup of almond meal
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Healthy Garlic Aioli

  • 1/2 cups blanched almonds or cashews soaked for a minimum 4 hours
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon organic dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients. Mix all the fritter ingredients in a bowl.
  • Heat oil. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to a medium fry pan on moderate heat.
  • Cook fritters. Using a soup spoon, scoop out the fritter mixture and place in the fry pan and flatten a little. Place as many as you want in the fry pan, making sure the edges don't touch. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until lightly golden and drain on paper towels. Then repeat until you use up all the fritter mixture. You may need to add more coconut oil in between batches.
  • Make dipping sauce. To make the dipping sauce, place all the ingredients (except the water) in a high speed blend and blend until well combined. Then slowly add the water and blend until the garlic aioli has a nice and creamy consistency.

Notes

  • To make vegan - Replace the eggs with mashed potato. Approximately 2-3 tablespoons per egg but make sure you taste test to ensure you are happy with the taste.
  • Storage Instructions - To store in the refrigerator, allow to cool first before placing in an airtight container. You can store for 2-3 days. To freeze, allow to cool first, then freeze on a baking tray before placing in a freezable container or zip lock for up to 3 months. When you want to reheat, first thaw overnight in your refrigerator, then place on a dry frypan on low heat until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 457mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
Servings: 4
Calories: 448kcal