Quinoa Fritters With Garlic Aioli (Gluten- Free)

 
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Not only are these bad boys delicious, but they are SUPER easy to make. And, they can be made with left over quinoa!

Some of the requests I get from clients are for quick, easy, and healthy vegetarian recipes. Well folks, this recipe for quinoa fritters by  Vanessa Vickory is one of my top go-to recipes!

Not only are these bad boys delicious, but they are SUPER easy to make. Since the fritters can be made with left over quinoa,  I plan a meal the night before using the amazing ancient grain, and then use the leftovers the next night (food waste is not cool)!

If I’m short on time, I’ll skip making the garlic aioli sauce and opt for a store-bought, spicy-grain mustard. When choosing your mustard, make sure to avoid brands with added sugar.


Ingredients:

Fritters

  • 2-4 Tbsp. coconut oil

  • 1 cup of cooked quinoa

  • 3 medium eggs (replace with mashed potato for vegan)

  • 1 medium carrot, grated

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 Tbsp. chives, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp. coriander, chopped

  • 1/4 cup of almond meal

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Aioli

  • 1/2 cups blanched almonds or cashews, soaked for a minimum 4 hours

  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp. organic Dijon mustard

  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 1/4 — 1/2 cup water, as needed

  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Mix all the fritter ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Add 2 Tbsp of coconut oil to a medium fry pan on moderate heat.

  3. Using a soup spoon, scoop out the fritter mixture and place in the fry pan and flatten a little. Place as many as you want in the fry pan, making sure the edges don't touch.

  4. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until lightly golden and drain on paper towels. Repeat until you use up all the fritter mixture. You may need to add more coconut oil in between batches.

  5. To make the dipping sauce, place all the ingredients (except the water) in a high speed blend and blend until well combined. Then, slowly add the water and blend until the garlic aioli has a nice and creamy consistency.

    Serve and enjoy!

*Note: Recipe originally posted on MindBodyGreen.

 
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