Description
These Easy Quinoa Patties are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy quinoa. Packed with broccoli and cheddar cheese, these patties are simple to make on the stovetop or baked in the oven for a lighter option. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or a vegetarian main, they offer a tasty and nutritious boost to your meals.
Ingredients
Quinoa Patty Ingredients
- 1 cup fully cooked quinoa
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets (minced finely with kitchen scissors)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients except the butter into a large bowl. Mix them thoroughly with a spoon until well combined, forming the quinoa patty batter.
- Heat Butter in Skillet: Place the butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt and warm up, preparing the pan for cooking the patties.
- Form and Cook Patties: Scoop about 1/4 cup of the quinoa batter for each patty and place it in the skillet, pressing down gently to form a disc approximately 1 inch thick. Cook for 3 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned, then carefully flip using a spatula.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the flipped patties for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and serve warm, or allow them to cool on a wire rack if storing for later.
- Oven-Baked Option: To bake instead of pan-frying, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat a baking pan with nonstick spray, place patties on the pan, and bake for 12 to 16 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the quinoa patties warm with your choice of ketchup, warmed pizza sauce, ranch dressing, salsa, or guacamole for added flavor.
Notes
- Finely mincing broccoli with kitchen scissors ensures even cooking and a better texture in the patties.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter and substitute cheese with a vegan alternative.
- These patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or oven.
- Use Italian-flavored bread crumbs for added seasoning or plain bread crumbs with extra herbs if preferred.
- To keep patties from falling apart, make sure quinoa is fully cooked and eggs are fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
