Quinoa and Pumpkin Fritters in Green Sauce

Indulge yourself and maintain your figure with these delicious Quinoa and Pumpkin Fritters in Green Sauce, which are not only an easy and tasty recipe but also have a perfect contrast of flavors. A healthy Mexican option to keep your style. Prepare this recipe for Quinoa and Pumpkin Fritters in Green Sauce to enjoy with your family and let us know what you would pair it with!
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 1 cup potato, cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked
  • 1/2 cups pumpkin, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cups corn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, two for the fritters and one for the sauce
  • 1 cup tomatillo
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 onions
  • 5 árbol chiles, deveined and seedless
  • 1/3 cups vegetable broth, or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons pepper
  • 4 tablespoons corn kernels
Preparation
30 mins
40 mins
Low
  • For the fritters, process the potato in a food processor until it becomes a puree.
  • In a bowl, mix the potato puree with the quinoa, pumpkin, cilantro, corn kernels, onion powder, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Form fritters by hand and fry in a pan over medium heat with vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • For the sauce, in a small pot over medium heat, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil, fry the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chilies. Add the water and cook for 15 minutes. Let it cool.
  • Blend the previous preparation along with the cilantro. Return to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until it thickens. Season.
  • Serve the fritters drenched in the sauce, garnish with parsley and yellow corn kernels.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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