Description
Delicious and crispy quinoa patties made with cooked quinoa, eggs, mozzarella cheese, and seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. These patties are pan-fried to golden perfection, perfect as a healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion finely minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and finely minced red onion until thoroughly mixed.
- Add Breadcrumbs. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture, making it easier to form patties.
- Form Patties. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture, wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and shape into approximately 10 even patties.
- Heat Oil and Cook. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place half of the quinoa patties into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Remaining Patties. Remove cooked patties from skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, then cook the rest of the patties in the same way until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Nutrition information is based on one quinoa patty. The recipe makes about 10 patties, serving approximately 4 people.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze uncooked patties, lay them flat on a baking dish and freeze for at least 4 hours before transferring to an airtight bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
- To freeze cooked patties, store in an airtight bag after cooling. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through after thawing overnight in the fridge.
- Substitutes: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) for each egg. Substitute mozzarella with any shredded cheese of your choice.
- For gluten-free option, replace panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or oat flour.
- Avoid sticking when forming patties by wetting hands with water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
