I’ve been experimenting with quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) a good deal of late, and this Quinoa and White Bean Fritter recipe is the most recent result. Quinoa is a pseudo grain, that is high in protein, and gluten free, so it is a perfect match for both vegetarian and gluten-free diets. These fritters include beans, as well as quinoa, so they are particularly high in both protein and fiber. They would already be filling, the frying makes them even more so, thus it only takes a few for a portion.
I served them with a pickled jalapeno “tartar” sauce, but they would also go well with a wide variety of dipping sauces, or even served in a sandwich.
Quinoa and White Bean Fritters: A Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipe
Author: Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked golden quinoa
- 15 oz. can of small white beans (drained but not rinsed)
- ½ sliced sweet onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash seasoning
- 1 tsp. powdered vegetable bouillon
- ½ tsp. curry powder
- ¾ cup corn flour
- 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley
- *1/2 cup of oil for frying
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of the quinoa, ½ the can of beans, egg and the onion in food processor, and puree.
- Place in mixing bowl, and add remaining ingredients, including the remained of the beans and quinoa. Stir well, then set aside for a few minutes.
- Heat the oil (med-high heat).
- Drop a few dollops of the quinoa and bean fritter mix into the hot oil.
- When the bottom gets golden brown, flip to cook other side.
- After both sides are crisp and lightly browned. Remove from oil and set on paper towels or rack, while cooking the rest.
Notes
Substitute the white beans for black, and the parsley for chopped cilantro or jalapeno, for a Southwest flair to the recipe, and serve with ranch dip.
I have never tried anything like this before but it looks so good that I might have to!
These look delicious! Pinning now!
I cooked Quinoa for the first time a few weeks ago and fell in love with it! Who knew something so healthy could taste so yummy! I have to try this!!
I’m putting the ingredients for this on my shopping list so I can try these!
I ADORE quinoa — I am always amazed to see how versatile it is!
This looks amazing! Gotta bookmark this page for sure!
YUM these look really good! I like the idea of using jalopeno instead of curry and serving with a dip. Can’t wait to try em!
This looks fantastic–will definitely make these.
I love fritters, and these look great! thanks for sharing.
That looks absolutely delicious.
I’ve been adding quinoa to my falafel recipes for some time now with great results. The falafel come out softer, fluffier in the middle, and crispier on the outside when dry pan fried (just a little spray of oil) instead of deep fried. The protein boost using quinoa rather than wheat flour or corn flour is a bonus.
is 3/4 cup corn flour right??
Yes, 3/4 cup of corn flour.
It looks great, but it cannot be a vegetarian receipe with the egg in it… Do you any idea what can I put to substitute the egg???
It is vegetarian with the egg, they will eat dairy and eggs. We vegans cut all meat, dairy and eggs from out diets so some kind of substitute for the egg would have to be used. Perhaps some flax and water or Ener-G egg replacer would work.