These exclusively veggie puffs are a great addition to your appetizer table, or wrapped in a pita for an easy lunch.
Depending on the size you make the puffs, you can get 24-48 puffs. As per the directions, you can coarsely chop the veggies in a food processor. Alternatively you can finely chop them if you’d like larger veggie pieces.
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
1 pt Whole MushroomsAbout 4 cups
1 White onion, medium, peeled and cut in half
1 Red bell pepper, cored and seeds removed
3 Garlic cloves, mashed
1 Small bundle of fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
½ cup Quinoa Cook per instructions (boiled with about 2 cups of water for about 15-20 minutes)
2 Potatoes, medium sizedBaked or boiled, skins removed and mashed
Oil, salt and pepper
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2In a food processor, coarsely chop together, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add blended veggies and sauté until onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3In a large bowl, mix together cooked veggies, quinoa and mashed potatoes.
Add parsley, spices and seeds if using. Mix together well.
4On a greased baking sheet, scoop mixture into small same sized balls.
Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until puffs are crispy.
Serve hot, or room temperature.
Ingredients
1 pt Whole MushroomsAbout 4 cups
1 White onion, medium, peeled and cut in half
1 Red bell pepper, cored and seeds removed
3 Garlic cloves, mashed
1 Small bundle of fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
½ cup Quinoa Cook per instructions (boiled with about 2 cups of water for about 15-20 minutes)
2 Potatoes, medium sizedBaked or boiled, skins removed and mashed
Oil, salt and pepper
Directions
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2In a food processor, coarsely chop together, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add blended veggies and sauté until onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3In a large bowl, mix together cooked veggies, quinoa and mashed potatoes.
Add parsley, spices and seeds if using. Mix together well.
4On a greased baking sheet, scoop mixture into small same sized balls.
Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until puffs are crispy.
Serve hot, or room temperature.
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