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Secretly Healthy Crunchy Quinoa Patties

These delicious quinoa patties are packed with nutrients and flavor, making them a perfect healthy snack or meal option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 small zucchini grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
Binding Ingredients
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs whole wheat preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, grated carrot, grated zucchini, minced garlic, and chopped onion.
Add Binders
  1. Add beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the vegetable mixture. Mix well until combined.
Form Patties
  1. Shape the mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook Patties
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove from pan and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

These patties can be frozen for later use. Just reheat in the oven or on a skillet before serving.

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