Description
A delightful blend of crispy exteriors and tender interiors, these quinoa patties are nutritious and versatile, perfect for meals or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams cooked quinoa
- 50 grams hardy greens (kale or spinach, finely chopped)
- 10 grams parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
- 30 grams chickpea flour (or oat flour)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped greens, parsley, chickpea flour, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, mustard, and optional pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until no clumps of chickpea flour remain.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a thin layer of olive oil.
- Scoop portions of the quinoa mixture (about 2 tablespoons per patty) onto the frying pan and shape them as desired.
- Cook patties for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Press down gently before flipping, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden on both sides.
- Repeat the process until all the mixture is cooked.
- Serve hot with avocado or your favorite dips and sauces.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Consider adding spices or different veggies for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quinoa, patties, vegetarian, healthy, meal prep
