Butternut Squash and Quinoa Cakes

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Cakes

These savory cakes combine the nutty flavor of quinoa with the sweetness of butternut squash. Perfect for a vegetarian or gluten-free meal!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup pureed butternut squash
1 egg
½ cup quick oats
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon sage
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a bowl.
1 cup cooked quinoa, ½ cup pureed butternut squash, 1 egg, ½ cup quick oats, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon sage, Pinch of kosher salt
Mix well to combine.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Form the quinoa mixture into 4 patties and place them directly in the hot pan.
Let them cook about 5 minutes and then flip carefully. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1924IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Butternut, cake, Quinoa, Squash

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