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Top 100 Recipes > Vegan Food > A flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional veggie burgers, these Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes are perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
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A flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional veggie burgers, these Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes are perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

January 3, 2025
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Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes [Vegan] – One Green Planet
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Indulge in these delectable miniature masterpieces that delightfully combine mouthwatering flavors with impressive nutritional benefits. By combining quinoa and chickpeas as the foundation of these cakes, I achieved a remarkable balance of firmness, moisture, and exceptional texture. Quinoa’s unique texture – simultaneously creamy, nutty, and subtly crunchy – makes it an exceptional ingredient in any recipe, elevating dishes with its distinct character.

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Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes [Vegan]1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 egg replacement (such as flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with water) Optional: Chopped scallions for garnishWhat’s Your Flavor? For the Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream Sauce: A Deliciously Vegan Condiment (Yield: 1 Cup)For the Mini Quinoa-Chickpea CakesCrafting Deliciously Nutritious Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes: A Step-by-Step GuideFor the cashew cream sauceFor the mini cakesNotesNutritional InformationMini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes (Vegan)

Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes [Vegan]

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg replacement (such as flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with water)
Optional: Chopped scallions for garnish

What’s Your Flavor? For the Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream Sauce: A Deliciously Vegan Condiment (Yield: 1 Cup)

  • 50 grams of raw cashews, soaked in water for a duration of four hours
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weeds
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • ¼ cup diced roasted red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
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For the Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes

  • One 15-ounce can of low-sodium chickpeas.
  • 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • One-quarter cup finely diced red bell pepper.
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • Two tablespoons of finely diced red onion.
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayo
  • A simple mixture: One tablespoon of flaxseed meal combined with three tablespoons of warm water.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper – feel free to omit if you’re not a fan of the heat.
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • Thinly sliced fresh scallions, reserved for a fragrant garnish

Crafting Deliciously Nutritious Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes: A Step-by-Step Guide

For the cashew cream sauce

  1. Soak one-half cup of cashews in water for approximately four hours. Process cashews and combine with remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until creamy and smooth. Allow to chill for 30 minutes prior to serving.

For the mini cakes

  1. Preheat your oven to a comfortable 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cook quinoa according to the package instructions, ensuring that all excess liquid is fully absorbed to achieve a dry and fluffy final product. Allow to cool. Combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of warm water, allowing the mixture to sit for a brief period before proceeding. Rinse garbanzo beans thoroughly under cold running water to remove any impurities, then drain well. Combine garbanzo beans in a large mixing bowl and coarsely mash them using a potato masher or, if desired, the palms of your hands to release any tension while achieving the desired texture. Combine all residual components thoroughly to ensure a harmonious blend.
  3. Quickly mist a non-stick mini-muffin tin with cooking spray for effortless release. Fill each muffin cup nearly to the brim with spooned batter. Apply gentle to moderate pressure using the flat surface of the spoon in conjunction with your fingertips. Add a sprinkle of nutritious nutritional yeast flakes to taste. Preheat the oven to the desired temperature, then carefully position the item within and allow it to bake for a duration of 30 to 40 minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown and crispy state. Cool for five minutes. Carefully rotate the knife along the edges to loosen the contents, then lift the dish out of the pan with gentle precision.
  4. Present the dish on a beautifully arranged serving platter, topped with a rich and creamy cashew sauce, and finish it off with a flourish by sprinkling chopped scallions or chives over the top for added colour and freshness.
  5. For our evening meal, we devoured the dish, accompanied by a refreshing mixed baby green salad dressed with a creamy cashew-based condiment, its richness tempered by being expertly thinned to perfection. SOOOOOO GOOD!
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