Recipe summary

Belén Welch's quinoa cumin bites feature cream cheese cubed and rolled in a red pepper-studded quinoa coating.

Courtesy of Food Network Canada

***This original recipe was tested and modified to make it suitable for use in a home kitchen.***

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Yield: 15

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) quinoa
• 1 cup (250 ml) onion, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) grated carrot (about 2 small)
• 1 cup (250 ml) large flake rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) whole wheat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) salt
• 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) each cumin and dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ounces (90g) PC Original Cream Cheese, cut in 15 cubes