Name: Italian Quinoa Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried quinoa, cooked with 1 c. water; 2 Tbsp. Cara’s All-Purpose Blend; 1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal + 2 Tb water, let sit for 5-7 min; 1 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes (in oil), diced; 1 Tbsp. nondairy cheese of choice (optional); 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped finely; 1 tsp. nondairy milk; 1 c. Rice Chex (or other gluten free crunchy cereal); 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. thyme

Ingredients

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For the Quinoa Bites:

1/2 c. dried quinoa, cooked with 1 c. water
2 Tbsp. Cara’s All-Purpose Blend
1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal + 2 Tb water, let sit for 5–7 min
1 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes (in oil), diced
1 Tbsp. nondairy cheese of choice (optional)
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped finely
1 tsp. nondairy milk

Bread Coating:

1 c. Rice Chex (or other gluten free crunchy cereal)
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread coating ingredients together until well-mixed. In a medium bowl, mix together all of the quinoa bites ingredients. Form into balls with hands and coat with bread crumb mix.
Place into skillet and cook on all sides until golden brown. Allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle salt to season immediately. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.