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Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Cakes





Yields
Makes 5 (serving size: 1 cake)



Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

The women behind the blog Dirty Gourmet, dirtygourmet.com, pack up these savory homemade cakes as an alternative to trail bars. They're great for a snack or a trail lunch with a handful of nuts. You'll need 4-oz. ramekins for baking.

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Photo: Thomas J. Story; Prop Styling: Joni Noe

 1 tablespoon chia seeds*
 1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed well
 1/2 cup diced onion
 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
 1/2 cup chopped drained marinated artichoke hearts
 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine chia seeds and 1 1/2 tbsp. water; set aside. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, sauté onion in 1 tbsp. oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and artichokes and cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Pour into bowl with chia seeds and mix well. Drain quinoa and add to bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and parmesan.

Step 3
3

Rub 5 ramekins (4- to 4 1/2-oz. size) with remaining 1/2 tbsp. oil and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide quinoa mixture among ramekins. Press with fingers to compact mixture so ramekins are filled two-thirds. Bake until cakes are lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 4
4

Remove quinoa cakes from ramekins with a small spatula. Wrap each cake in foil or waxed paper.

5

Make ahead: Chilled, up to 1 week. In a backpack, 1 day.

6

*Find in the baking aisle at well-stocked supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 227Calories from Fat 44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 584mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Protein 9.1g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.