Name: 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 for binding); 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); Salt and Pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or cooking spray for frying or baking)

Description

These crunchy quinoa veggie patties are the perfect blend of comfort food and healthiness, making them a delicious option for meals or snacks.

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 for binding)
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)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (or cooking spray for frying or baking)

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package directions and let it cool a bit. Grate zucchini and carrot; squeeze zucchini to remove excess water.
Mash the chickpeas with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Toss together grated carrot, squeezed zucchini, chopped bell pepper, and green onions in a big bowl. Add remaining spices and stir to coat.
Fold in the cooked quinoa and mashed chickpeas until evenly distributed.
Crack in the egg or add a flax egg. Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs and combine until the mixture holds together.
Scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture and form into patties about 3 inches wide.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Let them rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite sauce or yogurt dip. Great as leftovers and can be frozen for later use.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: quinoa, veggie patties, healthy snacks, vegetarian recipes, gluten-free options