White Cheddar Quinoa Bites with Hot and Spicy Buffalo Sriracha Sauce (Gluten-Free)
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.67 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 1/2 cup Sriracha
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp Hungarian paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups quinoa (cooked)
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Hungarian paprika
- 1 cup Hot & Spicy Buffalo Sriracha Sauce (recipe above)
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Preparation
Step 1
Hot & Spicy Buffalo Sriracha Sauce:
Step 2
Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Melt butter in saucepan, then whisk in all remaining ingredients.
Step 4
Bring to a low simmer while whisking continuously. Turn off heat right before boiling.
Step 5
Use immediately, or let cool completely before storing in a closed glass container in the fridge.
Step 6
White Cheddar Quinoa Bites:
Step 7
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper & set aside.
Step 8
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, garlic powder & paprika.
Step 9
Stir until evenly combined. Let mixture sit a few minutes.
Step 10
Using damp hands, take 1 rounded tablespoon of mixture at a time and shape into a ball.
Step 11
Repeat with remaining mixture.
Step 12
Place quinoa bites on your parchment lined cookie sheet.
Step 13
Bake for 15 minutes, using tongs to flip bites halfway through.
Step 14
Remove from oven & using a small spoon, top each bite with a generous portion of Buffalo Sriracha Sauce.
Step 15
Bake for 10 minutes more, flipping halfway through & topping off with any remaining sauce.
Step 16
Remove from oven when bites & sauce are just beginning to brown.
Step 17
Serve on their own, on a bed of greens, or with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing!
Step 18
Enjoy!
Step 19
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