Mini Baked Quinoa Patties

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These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • olive oil cooking spray

  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • 4 eggs, whisked

  • cup shredded Colby cheese

Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.

  3. Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

Substitute multigrain baby cereal for the bread crumbs if making for toddlers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

85 Calories
3g Fat
11g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 85
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 113mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.