Quinoa and Feta Fritter with Poached Egg

Name: Quinoa and Feta Fritter with Poached Egg
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 30g quinoa; 100g feta cheese, crumbled; 2 spring onions, very finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 2 large eggs; salt; black pepper; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 long red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped; 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

5 steps

Cook:20min

This is a simple but very tasty breakfast idea. The quinoa and feta cheese works o well together. Enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:39:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories689.8 kcal (34%)

Total Fat48.4 g (69%)

Carbs32.3 g (12%)

Sugars3.3 g (4%)

Protein33 g (66%)

Sodium2070 mg (103%)

Fiber4.6 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

30gquinoa

100gfeta cheese

1 tspsweet smoked paprika

1 Tbspcoconut oil

1red chilli

long, de-seeded and finely chopped

1 Tbspflat-leaf parsley

finely chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the quinoa according to packet instructions.

Step 2

Place the cooked quinoa, feta, spring onions, garlic and sweet smoked paprika into a food processor. Lightly beat one of the eggs and add to the mixture. Blend until well combined and season well.

Step 3

Melt the oil in a 12cm non-stick frying pan and preheat the grill to medium to hot. Add the quinoa mixture and press down with the back of a spoon to make a smooth cake. Fry for 3-4 minutes, then place under the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until set and golden.

Step 4

Meanwhile, poach the remaining egg: bring a pan of water to a gentle boil and crack in the egg. Poach at a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your liking

Step 5

Top the quinoa fritter with the poached egg and top with the red chilli and parsley.