Receta Easy quinoa fritters {gluten-free}
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs eggs
- 3-4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed for frying
Instructions
Mix the quinoa, eggs, green onions, bell pepper, and both cheeses in a large bowl until the mixture is thoroughly combined.Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Drop heaping tablespoons of the quinoa mixture into the hot pan; leave space between the fritters. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on a rack set over a sheet pan or on a plate lined with paper towels. Cook the rest of the fritters in batches, keeping the finished fritters warm in a low oven (200 degrees) if desired. Serve hot.
Details
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Yield: about 12 fritters