Vegan Buffalo Quinoa Bites
These simple vegan buffalo quinoa bites are a quick and healthy appetizer or snack, and are perfect for parties! Served with a creamy ranch dipping too!
Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
for the bites
- 1 15 oz can of white beans
- 1 shallot chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup vegan buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
for the dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 - 2 teaspoons dried dill start with 1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add half the beans, shallot and garlic into a food processor and pulse until mixture is coming together, 10 – 15 pulses.Add the buffalo sauce and spices and process again until smooth.
- Pulse in the remaining beans, the quinoa, and chickpea flour until just combined. Remove lid and stir together to form a dough.
- Shape dough into golf ball-sized patties and place on baking sheet. Repeat until no dough remains.
- Bake on center rack for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until the bites are browned and crispy on the outside. Remove and let sit for 5 – 10 minutes.
- While the bites are resting, prepare the dressing. Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Arrange the bites around a bowl of the ranch dip on a serving plate (along with some carrots and celery if desired) and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g