Name: Spinach Quinoa Fritters
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; ½ cup low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional); 1 fresh garlic clove or 1 teaspoon ground garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ½ cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup quinoa, cooked; 1 cup raw baby spinach, chopped; ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil

CategoryBreakfast, Dairy, Grains, Lunch, Vegetables

Yields4 Servings

Ingredients

3 eggs

½ cup low-fat milk

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)

1 fresh garlic clove or 1 teaspoon ground garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1 cup raw baby spinach, chopped

½ cup green onions, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

Whisk together eggs, milk, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper until well combined.

Gently whisk in flour until smooth. With a rubber spatula, fold in quinoa, chopped baby spinach, and scallions.

Preheat a skillet or cast iron pan on medium heat until hot. Pour in oil and move pan in a circular motion until oil has evenly coated the bottom of the pan.

Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, cook three to four fitters at a time. Cook fritters on each side for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

Serve immediately with Lemon Cilantro Sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

Two 3" fritters

Amount per serving
Calories209

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 216mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g

Calcium 89mg7%
Iron 2mg12%
Folate 69mcg18%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients
3 eggs
½ cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
1 fresh garlic clove or 1 teaspoon ground garlic ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 cup raw baby spinach, chopped
½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions
1
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2
Whisk together eggs, milk, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper until well combined.

3
Gently whisk in flour until smooth. With a rubber spatula, fold in quinoa, chopped baby spinach, and scallions.

4
Preheat a skillet or cast iron pan on medium heat until hot. Pour in oil and move pan in a circular motion until oil has evenly coated the bottom of the pan.

5
Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, cook three to four fitters at a time. Cook fritters on each side for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

6
Serve immediately with Lemon Cilantro Sauce, if desired.

Notes

Spinach Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients Directions