Cheesy quinoa cakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g quinoa
- 75g cheddar cheese, grated
- 2tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 egg
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 231g | |
| Calories 736 | |
| Calories from Fat 313 | 43% |
| Total Fat 35.31g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 17.89g | 72% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 265mg | 88% |
| Sodium 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium 727mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 66.14g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 25% |
| Sugars 0.98g | 1% |
| Protein 38.55g | 62% |
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