The Ultimate Buffalo Quinoa Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Quinoa, cooled
• 1 (15-ounce) can Canned Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup, plus more for coating Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 Large Egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup Buffalo-style Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
• Kosher Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Set your oven to preheat to 400°F and place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the rinsed and drained cannellini beans with a fork until they form a coarse paste.

3. 3

   To the bowl with the beans, add the cooled quinoa, 1/2 cup of panko, the beaten egg, parmesan cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley.

4. 4

   Mix the ingredients until they are fully incorporated, then season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Spread some additional panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Form the quinoa mixture into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the panko to coat the outside.

6. 6

   Place the coated bites on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Carefully turn each bite over and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.