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Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties

Delicious Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties for Ultimate Comfort

These Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties are a healthy, high-protein, high-fiber alternative to fast food that delivers crowd-pleasing flavor and versatility.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Plant-based
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 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
For the Binder
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free varieties
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg
For Seasoning
  • 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
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or cooking spray

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by grating the zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, prepped zucchini, grated carrot, and lightly mashed canned chickpeas.
  3. Mix in the finely chopped bell pepper and green onions. Stir until well combined.
  4. In the same bowl, mix in breadcrumbs, the large egg, and soy sauce. Add the spices and stir untilthe mixture holds together.
  5. Shape the mixture into 2-3 inch patties, dampening your hands if necessary.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These patties can be customized with various vegetables and stored for easy meal prep.

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