Description
These Healthy Crispy Quinoa Bites are golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside with savory Parmesan, herbs, and fluffy quinoa in every bite. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush the parchment with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and shape them into compact bite-sized rounds.
- Place the quinoa bites evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce, garlic yogurt sauce, or spicy aioli.
Notes
- Let the quinoa cool before mixing for better texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and crispiness.
- Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 105mg