Tonight's Dinner

[Guest guest]

Some soup and a few of these croquettes made up dinner tonight. They

were pretty good and filling. Served with some sour cream & salsa they

made a simple meal but quite tasty.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spicy Quinoa & Potato Croquettes

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cheese Grains

Potatoes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large russet potato -- about 10 oz

1 cup quinoa -- cooked

1 small onion -- chopped

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil -- + more for cooking

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano -- crumbled

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/4 cup parsley or cilantro -- chopped

1 egg

1/3 cup cottage cheese, grated Jack or tofu

salt

1 cup bread crumbs -- fresh or dried

 

Boil or steam the potato until tender, then mash it with a fork and mix

it with the quinoa. Saute the onion in 2 tbsp oil in a small skillet

over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the spices and oregano. Cook

over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 8

minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add this to the

quinoa-potato mixture along with the parsley, egg, cheese (or mashed

tofu) and salt to taste.

 

Work the mixture together, then divide it into four large or eight

smaller portions and shape them into ovals. Press each croquette gently

into the breadcrumbs. Generously film a nonstick skillet with the oil

and set over medium heat. When hot, add the croquettes and cook on both

sides utnil nicely browned.

 

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NOTES : Risa's notes:

 

After I formed the croquettes, I put them on a plate and put them in the

refrigerator for 1/2 hour or so. Seemed to help make them a bit firmer.

Then I coated them with the breadcrumbs and sauteed them until brown.

 

Serve with salsa or sour cream and some hot sauce. I served soup before

hand to make a larger meal.

 

RisaG