Description
Delicious and crispy quinoa patties made with cooked quinoa, mozzarella cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. 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: Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in mozzarella cheese and finely minced red onion until well combined.
- Add Breadcrumbs: Add the panko breadcrumbs to the mixture and stir thoroughly. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb some moisture, helping the patties hold together.
- Form Patties: Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture and wet your hands with water to form the mixture into patties. This recipe should make about 10 patties.
- Heat Oil and Fry Patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place half of the patties onto the skillet and cook each side for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Remaining Patties: Add remaining 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the skillet and cook the remaining patties in the same way, about 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is for 1 patty. This recipe yields about 10 patties, serving approximately 4 people.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Freeze patties before or after cooking. To freeze uncooked patties, lay them on a flat baking dish and freeze for at least 4 hours, then transfer to an airtight bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking. To freeze cooked patties, cool completely, store in an airtight bag, and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Reheat frozen patties in a 350°F oven until warmed through for best texture.
- Substitutions: For eggs, use flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg). Any shredded cheese can replace mozzarella. For gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with almond or oat flour.
- Use wet hands when forming patties to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
