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Quinoa Sopes (Corn Cakes)

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: California

Keyword: Quinoa

Servings: servings

Calories: 353kcal

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa
1 lime zested and juiced
2 cups masa harina
2 tbsp olive oil divided
2 tsp salt
2 cups water

Instructions

First, rinse the ½ cup of quinoa. Pour the rinsed quinoa into a medium sauce pot and turn on high. Add a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. Toast until the water evaporates, you hear crackling sounds, and you start to get a nutty smell. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a heavy boil, and then cover the pot and turn down to low for 15 minutes. Check if done by fluffing with a fork. If it remains uncooked, cover and keep cooking on low. If there is still some water but looks mostly cooked, uncover and keep on low, fluffing every few minutes so the water evaporates. When done, remove from heat and keep covered.
When you’re ready to make the sopes, preheat the oven to 450º.
In the stand mixer, or in the largest bowl you have, mix the cooked quinoa, 2 tsp of olive oil, and the lime zest and lime juice. While the machine is on (or while you continue to mix the ingredients), add 2 tsp of salt, then add the 2 cups of masa harina, and then add the 2 cups of water (slowly, in case you don’t need the full two cups). The batter should hold together well, be a little bit sticky, and well-combined. Make sure it’s flavored right – add a bit more salt if it needs it.
Pre-heat a large, flat skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and heat on medium heat.
Divide the batter into eight pieces. Form patties of ¼” to ½” thick.
Add the patties (four at a time) to the griddle/skillet. Cook for a few minutes on each side until they brown. Place the patties on a sheet pan, covered in tinfoil or a baking mat.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until they are firm in the center.

Notes

Makes four servings
Serve with beans and a vegetable

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Sopes (Corn Cakes)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1173mg51%

Potassium 287mg8%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 133IU3%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 97mg10%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.