Quorn Vegan Savoury Bites
Quorn Vegan Savoury Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup 250ml Quorn Vegan Savoury Pieces, defrosted
- 1 tbsp. 15ml flax seed powder
- 3 tbsps. 45ml cold water
- Fresh bread crumbs made from 1 ½ slices white bread
- 1 cup 250ml grated potato
- 1/3 cup 80 ml grated carrots
- 1 cup 250ml finely chopped onions
- ¼ cup 60 spring onions finely chopped
- 2 tbsps. 30 ml finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 2-3 finely chopped green chillies
- 2 tsp 10ml coriander powder
- 1 tsp 5ml cumin powder
- ½ tsp 2.5ml turmeric powder
- 2 tbsps. 30ml besan flour (chana flour)
- ½ tsp 2.5ml salt (adjust accordingly)
- Oil for frying (olive oil or sunflower oil)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combined the flax seed powder and cold water. Allow it to stand for 2-3 minutes.
- Process the Quorn Vegan Savoury Pieces until coarse and chunky and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Remove the crusts from the bread and process to form fine crumbs. Set aside.
- Using a clean dish cloth, squeeze the excess water from the grated potatoes and add to the mixing bowl along with the carrots.
- Add a drop of oil in a pan and fry onions and spring onions until golden brown. Once cooked, add to the savoury pieces, potatoes and carrots.
- Add the coriander leaves, chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, besan flour, bread crumbs and salt. Mix thoroughly by hand.
- Add the flax seed mixture and give it another mix to evenly distributing the spices and other ingredients.
- Form 8-10 small balls to form 1 – 1 ½cm medallions.
- Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan over medium heat and gently fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked.
- Serve with dips or sauces of your choice.
Notes
Tip: Flaxseed acts as a perfect egg substitute and binding agent.
Recipe credit: Videhi Sivurusan