Dairy-Free Quinoa Cakes

Elevate your plant-based dining with these flavorful and protein-packed Dairy-Free Quinoa Cakes! Made with wholesome ingredients like fluffy quinoa, nutrient-rich chickpea flour, and vibrant scallions and parsley, these golden, pan-fried patties are spiced to perfection with cumin and paprika. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course, these quinoa cakes are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a versatile option for various diets. Serve them with creamy avocado slices and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, citrusy finish that enhances every bite. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add healthy, delicious options to their meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
• 4 pieces Scallions, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Avocado, for serving (optional)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under running water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

Step 3

Remove the quinoa from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, scallions, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

With damp hands, form the quinoa mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is heated, add the quinoa cakes to the skillet in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until the cakes are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Transfer cooked quinoa cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat cooking process with remaining quinoa mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 10

Serve quinoa cakes warm, with avocado slices and lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1386.5

Total Fat 67.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3660.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.4mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2403.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 44.4%