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Southwestern Quinoa Bites

January 28, 2014 by Cara

If you juice at home have you ever wondered what in the world to do with the leftover vegetable pulp? I have all your problems solved with these incredible Southwestern Quinoa Bites–chock-full of quinoa and juicing pulp. (Side note: even if you don’t juice at home, I got you covered on how to still make these bites!)

Southwestern Quinoa Bites - Fork & Beans

Over the past couple years I have become a huge lover of juicing. I even bought an Omega (which I LOVE) and I now make a tradition of going to the farmer’s market every Sunday to buy fresh produce to juice at home for the entire week. The thing about juicing, however, is that there is a ton of pulp left over from the vegetables. I always feel guilty about throwing it all away because there is still food to be eaten despite the fact that it is the leftover fiber of the vegetables and fruit. I just never really have known what to do with it (translation: I never put that much thought into it) That is, until now.

Southwestern Quinoa Bites - Fork & Beans

Today I am guest posting over at Tasty Yummies, bringing you these Southwestern Quinoa Bites with an Avocado Dipping Sauce. I know, I can hardly believe it too–two recipes for the price of one. It’s bargain Tuesday! What a deal.

Southwestern Quinoa Bites - Fork & Beans

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About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. laurasmess

    January 30, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Yum, Cara these sound amazing!!! I reckon I could just eat that avocado dipping sauce out of the bowl… no wait, but I want it with the quinoa bites too. Hang on, I’ll just make double quantity!! Avocado is good for me, right?? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks for this awesome recipe x

    • Cara

      February 7, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      You know what it would great as, Laura? A salad dressing! Wait a minute, I think I have a new recipe idea ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Susy king

    January 28, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    They look good. Another good use for all that pulp is a composter too. What luscious compost that would make. I wish I was your neighbor!

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:10 am

      How do you feel about moving to California? ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. Amanda

    January 28, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    This is a great idea, these are the perfect bits and pieces food! Lots of little leftovers that usually end up in the compost!

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:11 am

      I know, I always feel bad about throwing all of that away. This week I have been adding the pulp to every meal I make at dinner ๐Ÿ™‚ ha

  4. Glo

    January 28, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Hallelujah! A pulp recipe! YAY. So far I have frozen pulp in ice cube trays or 1/2c sizes for use in smoothies, soups and kids’ spagetti sauce – they have no idea all the healthy stuff I sneak in there! I will make these soon! Thank you.

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Ohmygosh Glo, what GREAT ideas–I love the ice cube suggestion! Gonna have to try that, thank you. xo

  5. Christine (The Raw Project)

    January 28, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Brilliant use for juice pulp, can’t wait to try! Thanks!

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Thank you Christine! I hope you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Sissy

    January 28, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Holy yum-ness. Trust, you best be making that for us when you’re here! (Haha. That made me laugh when you said “Trust, it is!” because I can soooo see you saying that. I love you, Sissy. I’m so proud of you. I keep sharing your blog to everyone I know – the Art teacher at school today just gushed over your talent and the beauty in your photographs. I told her – JUST WAIT til you see her handwriting! Haha. xoxo

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:13 am

      This is hilarious on so many levels. And I will totes make these during my TX trip, absolutely! Plus Cambria requested Thin Mints again so it looks like we have our hands full ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for being my PR girl. I owe you.. xo Love you sissy!

  7. The Peace Patch

    January 28, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I love these snacky little balls…many thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Snacky balls! My new favorite phase ๐Ÿ™‚ <--immature. hehehe

  8. Jan

    January 28, 2014 at 9:18 am

    this is genius. GENIUS!

    • Cara

      January 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Oh stop. No. Go on…

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