Name: Heart Healthy Salmon Quinoa Cakes
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled; 2 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill plus dill sprigs, for garnish; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 egg; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chili powder (optional); 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Low carb and heart-healthy Salmon Quinoa Cakes combine fresh herbs, yogurt, quinoa, and flaked salmon for a nourishing appetizer option. Chopped scallions add a pleasant bite in this hearty seafood recipe.

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

156

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2

Rub salmon with olive oil and season with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper to taste. Place the salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flake salmon with a fork. Reduce oven to 350°.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the flaked salmon, quinoa, scallions, chopped dill, yogurt, mustard, egg, lemon juice, paprika and chili powder, if using. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4

Form salmon mixture into 2-inch-wide patties. Arrange salmon patties on baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, or until lightly crisp.
Step 5

Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and a fresh dill sprig, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 quinoa cakes

156

Calories

8

g

Fat

33

mg

Cholesterol

169

mg

Sodium

8

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

13

g

Protein

2

g

Sugars

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