Quinoa and Potato Croquettes
Quinoan and Potato Croquettes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 5. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 319 calories, 14g of protein, and 10g of fat. Head to the store and pick up ground cumin, quinoa, jalapeño pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Pierce potato with a fork; place on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at high 5 minutes or until fork pierces potato easily, turning potato after 3 minutes. Wrap in a towel; let stand 5 minutes. Peel and mash potato.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and salt. Cook 15 minutes; drain.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions, cilantro, and jalapeo; saut 1 minute.
Add cumin, oregano, black pepper, and garlic; saut 1 minute.
Combine potato, quinoa, onion mixture, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese in a bowl, stirring well.
Let stand 5 minutes; stir in egg.
Shape potato mixture into 10 patties. Carefully dredge each patty in panko.
Place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat.
Add 5 patties to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.