Beetroot Carrot Quinoa Fritters (Video)

Jul 21, 2018

This is a simple, healthy meat-less dinner which you can whip up in no time! What’s great about them is that they are a good source of protein + fibre which helps to fill you up + keeps blood sugar levels stable, making these beetroot carrot quinoa fritters the perfect food if you’re watching your weight and wanting to boost your nutrition intake

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dry)
  • 1 medium beetroot, grated
  • 1 medium carrot , grated
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 brown rice flour
  • 1/2 cup goats feta (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil for frying
  • 4 large handfuls of rocket, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

 

Method:

1. Cook quinoa as per instruction. Once cooked cool down to room temperature.

2. Add cook quinoa, grated beetroot, carrot, chopped onions, garlic, eggs, brown rice flour, salt pepper to a mixing bowl and mix together until combined. Add goats feta now if using and stir through the mixture. Form the mixture into 6 evenly sized fritters.

3. Melt coconut oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add the fritters to the pan and cook them until golden brown, 5-6 minutes per side.

4. Serve cakes on a bed of rocket and parsley. Additional extra: top with 1 tbsp feta and 2-3 tbsp chopped herbs.

Hi I’m Natalie, a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, health influencer, blog writer & recipe creator. My own health complications prompted me to make positive diet & lifestyle changes, revitalize my health leading to a career change from the corporate world to nutritional medicine. I believe in a wholefoods approach to good health, focusing on simple strategies for modern, busy people.
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