Name: Delicious Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 cup Cooked Quinoa (or bulgur for a twist); 1 cup Grated Zucchini (squeeze out excess water); 1 cup Grated Carrot (or sweet potato as a swap); 1 can Canned Chickpeas (lightly mashed); 1 cup Bell Pepper (any color); 2 pieces Green Onions (finely chopped); 1 cup Breadcrumbs (or gluten-free varieties); 1 large Egg (or flax egg); 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari); 1 tsp Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic); 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika); to taste Salt and Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or cooking spray)

Description

These Delicious Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties are a flavorful and quick comfort food option, perfect for lazy nights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup Cooked Quinoa (or bulgur for a twist)
1 cup Grated Zucchini (squeeze out excess water)
1 cup Grated Carrot (or sweet potato as a swap)
1 can Canned Chickpeas (lightly mashed)
1 cup Bell Pepper (any color)
2 pieces Green Onions (finely chopped)
1 cup Breadcrumbs (or gluten-free varieties)
1 large Egg (or flax egg)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
1 tsp Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
to taste Salt and Pepper
2 tbsp Olive Oil (or cooking spray)

Instructions

Prep the quinoa and veggies: Cook quinoa according to package directions and let it cool. Grate zucchini and carrots, then squeeze the zucchini in a clean towel or cheesecloth to remove extra water.
Mash the chickpeas: Drain the chickpeas and smash them lightly with a fork or potato masher.
Chop and mix: Finely chop the bell pepper and green onions. Add them to the mixing bowl with quinoa, grated carrot, and squeezed zucchini.
Add the dry and wet seasonings: Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pour in soy sauce and crack the egg into the bowl. Stir until combined.
Bind with breadcrumbs: Add breadcrumbs little by little until the mixture holds together.
Shape the patties: Form into patties about the size of your palm, pressing them firmly.
Heat the skillet: Add olive oil to a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook until golden: Fry the patties for about 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Rest and serve: Let the patties rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out excess water from zucchini to avoid soggy patties. Scale the size of patties for even cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking or Frying
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: quinoa patties, veggie burgers, comfort food, healthy recipe, vegetarian meal