Quinoa Cauliflower Buffalo Bites Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Quinoa Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Spicy snack packed with quinoa, cauliflower, chicken and cheese.

Yields:

24 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Snack

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 3 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cauliflower
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 second spray butter cooking spray
  • 1 jumbo egg
  • 2 tbsps breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup red hot buffalo wing sauce
  • 12 oz canned chicken

Directions

  • Spray pan with cooking spray and cook chicken. Add some black pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add cauliflower and cook until it softens.
  • Add already cooked quinoa, until mixture fits your preferences.
  • Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Break egg in separate bowl or cup and mix with fork until yolk is broken up.
  • Add egg, cheese, buffalo sauce and some breadcrumbs and mix. Add more breadcrumbs as needed until consistency is not runny, and you are able to scoop.
  • Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and scoop mixture into cups. Cups should be about half filled.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until quinoa is crispy on bottom, but not burnt. Let cool a couple of minutes before serving.
  • Tastes great with non-fat Greek yogurt sauce mixed with dill and honey.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 39
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 1.45g
    % Daily Value 2%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.548g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.101g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.143g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 20mg
    % Daily Value 7%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 193mg
    % Daily Value 8%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 2.67g
    % Daily Value 1%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 0.3g
      % Daily Value 1%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 0.29g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 3.97g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 0mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 11%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 16mg
    % Daily Value 0%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 39 KCal
  • Fat 1.45 g
  • Carbs 2.67 g
  • Protein 3.97 g

There are 39 calories in 1 serving of Quinoa Cauliflower Buffalo Bites.

How long would it take to burn off 39 KCal?

Basketball

4 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

5 minutes

Jogging

3 minutes

Running

3 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

4 minutes

Walking

4 minutes

Weight Training

4 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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