Tomato Quinoa Nuggets
These are so versatile, you can have them hot or cold, as a snack, part of a picnic, on a sandwich, part of a picky tea, or as a veggie nugget for your main meal, and they are suitable for the whole family. What's not to love?!
Makes: 10
Preparation: 10 Mins
Cooking Time: 30 Mins
Ready In: 40 Mins
- 150g Cooked Quinoa (cooked weight, cold)
- 50g Cheddar, grated
- 1 Egg, whisked
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Fresh Basil, chopped
- Tip all the ingredients in a large bowl, and thoroughly combine. Form into balls, about 10 per batch, and place onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 200C/180C Fan/ Gas 6, turning over half-way through. During the cooking time the balls will flatten slightly. They should be cooked through and golden when done.
Method
- Tip all the ingredients in a large bowl, and thoroughly combine. Form into balls, about 10 per batch, and place onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 200C/180C Fan/ Gas 6, turning over half-way through. During the cooking time the balls will flatten slightly. They should be cooked through and golden when done.
Ingredients
- 150g Cooked Quinoa (cooked weight, cold)
- 50g Cheddar, grated
- 1 Egg, whisked
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Fresh Basil, chopped
Additional Information
These are great to make with kids- just make sure there is a bowl of soapy water nearby because of the raw egg!
