Quorn Vegan Savoury Bites

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 8

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