Description
Quinoa Vegetable Patties are a healthy and delicious option packed with nutrients, perfect for a snack or a main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, grated carrots, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the eggs to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs until it holds together.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter. You should get around 10-12 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites, such as corn or spinach, for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg