Hooray for Fall!  Let’s welcome cooler temperatures with this low calorie and low fat treat!

Quinoa and Sweet Potato CakesArena Fitness, food, food for fitness, recipe of the week, quinoa

Ingredients: 
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • truRoots Organic Sprouted Green Lentils
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Bragg Organic Sprinkle Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato, more if needed
  • Salsa or other condiments of your choice
Method: 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook quinoa and lentils separately according to package instructions. Drain lentils well. In a medium bowl, mix together quinoa, lentils, red pepper, onion, seasoning, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add sweet potato and combine using hands until mixture sticks together easily. If mixture is not sticking together, add more cooked sweet potato until desired consistency is reached. 

Form the mixture into four (4-inch) patties and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking 10 to 12 minutes more until edges are dry and patties are heated through. Serve with your favorite condiments.

 

recipe is courtsey of Whole Foods Market