Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with protein, these vegetarian Quinoa Patties are the perfect use for leftover quinoa. Ready in just over 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by taking a medium mixing bowl and combining your cooked quinoa, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly until the eggs are broken down and coating the grains. Next, fold in the shredded mozzarella and finely minced red onion until they are evenly distributed throughout the bowl. Finally, add the panko breadcrumbs and give it one last stir, then let the mixture rest for a few minutes; this pause allows the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture, which prevents the patties from falling apart later.
- Using a quarter-cup measuring scoop, portion out the mixture to ensure even sizing. Wet your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking, then firmly shape each scoop into a round, flat patty about half an inch thick. You should end up with approximately ten patties. Place them on a plate or cutting board as you work, so they are all ready to hit the pan at the same time.
- Heat two tablespoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Carefully place half of the Quinoa Patties into the hot pan, ensuring you do not overcrowd them so they crisp up properly. Cook for about three to four minutes on the first side until deep golden brown, then gently flip and cook for another three minutes on the second side. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate, add the remaining oil to the pan, and repeat the process with the second batch.
Notes
You can substitute cheddar or fontina for the mozzarella if you prefer a sharper taste.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 151mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: quinoa patties, vegetarian fritters, leftover quinoa recipe, easy healthy dinner