Description
These delicious quinoa patties are packed with protein and flavor, featuring cooked quinoa, mozzarella cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a nutritious snack, appetizer, or light meal, they are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Easily made on the stovetop, these patties can be stored or frozen for convenience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion finely minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in mozzarella cheese and finely minced red onion until well mixed.
- Add Breadcrumbs: Add panko breadcrumbs to the mixture and stir. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
- Form Patties: Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture. Wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into patties. This should yield about 10 patties.
- Heat Oil and Cook Patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place half of the patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Remaining Patties: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook the rest of the patties the same way until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided corresponds to one patty. This recipe makes about 10 patties, serving approximately 4 people.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze uncooked patties, place them on a flat baking dish and freeze for at least 4 hours, then transfer to an airtight bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
- To freeze cooked patties, cool completely, store in an airtight bag, thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
- Egg substitute option: Use flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water per egg.
- Any shredded cheese can replace mozzarella based on preference.
- For gluten-free option, use almond flour or oat flour instead of panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
