Quinoa Patties

Nutritious and flavorful patties made with quinoa, vegetables, and herbs.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

35 min

Ingredients

1 ½ cups quinoa

3 cups vegetable broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

2 cloves garlic

1 medium bell pepper

1 medium zucchini

¼ cup parsley

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

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1
Cook the quinoa. Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
15 min
2
Prepare the vegetables. Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, dice the bell pepper, and shred the zucchini. Chop the parsley.
3
Sauté the vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the shredded zucchini and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
4
Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
5
Form the patties. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
6
Cook the patties. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
4 min
7
Serve hot.
8
Optional: Serve with a side of yogurt-based sauce or a fresh green salad.

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