Parmesan Quinoa Bites, Holistic Recipe

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by Halle Cottis on Jan 14, 2012 - 26 Comments

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So I am always looking for a delicious yet healthy appetizer to serve when I am hosting a get together. The other night I made these and everyone loved them! Of course all of my guest asked me, “what are in these?” and with a smile and knowing a mountain of questions were about to blossom, I said “Quinoa”. The replies, “Quinoa ? What is that??” So I danced at the opportunity to educate my guest on this wonderful grain free (yes, quinoa is not a grain, but a seed) ingredient. I have noticed that people want to try new things, they just don’t know how to cook them, or in this case even pronounce the ingredient. The correct pronunciation is ”KEEN-wah”. See video below to hear the correct pronunciation!

So what are you waiting for. Head on out and get yourself some delicious quinoa and try this wonderful new recipe that everyone will enjoy!

Parmesan Quinoa Bites, Holistic Recipe

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 20 pieces

Serving Size: 5 pieces

Parmesan Quinoa Bites, Holistic Recipe

Nutrition Info: Calories: 198.1 Fat: 9.5g Carbohydrates: 18.0g Protein: 10.7g

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup uncooked will make 1 1/2 cups cooked)
2 large eggs
1 green onion stalk, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded raw parmesan cheese
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp almond flour
1/4 tsp unrefined seasoning salt
1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp organic olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix together all ingredients.
Grease a mini muffin pan with coconut oil.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon into each mini muffin spot.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Serve hot.

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LorrieRoss

This recipe looks great. Does it stay together? I would like to make it for an Appetizer party so it may be sitting a bit.

hallecottis moderator

@LorrieRoss They stay together great and if they get a bit cold (from sitting to long) they still taste great! :)

EczemaCompany

Hi - I'm confused. You listed these as diary free on the Wed Allergy hop, but they have cheese.

hallecottis moderator

@EczemaCompany I know, I am so sorry :( Once posted on the hop, I realized that they weren't dairy free, so sorry. You could easily make these without the cheese though and they would still taste great!

thegonzogourmet

I love the idea of using Quinoa for these cakes - I have a huge package from Costco and was getting a bit tired of Quinoa salads. Thanks for sharing, this is going on my GF Goodies Pinterest board!

hallecottis moderator

@thegonzogourmet Your welcome....you know you got me thinking about "cakes"...You know we could also make a yummy quinoa cake similar to crab cakes that would taste delicious! Hmmm, might have to be my next recipe :)

MoneywiseMoms

These look great, and I think my kids would like them because they like all the individual components.

hallecottis moderator

@MoneywiseMoms My girls love them and yes you are right...perfect finger foods for kids!

apriljharris

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It's lovely when an appetizer is healthy as well as delicious. Your parmesan quinoa bites look and sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing them.

binspiredmama

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These look so yummy! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

MichelleHughes

You should probably be getting a lot of attention here soon. I justed pinned these and within 15 minutes I already had 15 repins. You are officially on pinterest!! Congrats and by the way they were yummy. I even made pizza bites for my son. Thanks!

hallecottis moderator

@MichelleHughes Thank you so much Michelle :)

Whole Lifestyle Nutrition

they are higher in protein yes, but look at your box of quinoa, it still has higher carbs then protein.

Susan Bearance

look delish, but why are these more carb than protein? I thought quinoa and almonds were protein?

Rhonda Harader Cain

Jan, I do the best I can on brie. Haven't found raw, organic maybe once....I get "hormone free".

Jan Martin Whitlinger

Yummy, Rhonda! Speaking of: has anyone ever found raw-milk brie cheese?

Rhonda Harader Cain

Could even go a little sweet with apple, cinnamon, raisins or bacon & brie. : )

Whole Lifestyle Nutrition

yes, certainly you could sub the cilantro out Jan. I also thought it would be great with little pieces of broccoli instead of the cilantro and change cheese out for cheddar. You get the idea :) Lots of room to play around here!

Tina Walker McCullom

Bet they would be good with basil...basil parm & garlic = beginnings of pesto yum

Jan Martin Whitlinger

Sounds yummy! I happen to adore cilantro, but for people who don't (and there seem to be alot!) I'm assuming one could substitute another flavorful herb?