These simple crispy quinoa patties are so versatile and a great meatless option that even meat eaters will love! Make them at the beginning of the week to enjoy for lunches or dinner!
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This may come as a surprise but there are days that I'm at a complete loss for meal ideas. A few weeks ago was one of those— I was starving looking through the kitchen and pantry for what I had on hand. When I realized that I had leftover quinoa that needed to be used, I got creative.
These crispy quinoa patties are downright DELICIOUS. I had zero intentions of sharing these but considering I've made them at least a dozen times in the last month, I knew I had to share them with you.
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These Crispy Quinoa Patties Are:
- Incredibly flavorful
- Excellent paired with veggies, salads, and more
- Adaptable based on what veggies you have/like
- Perfect to make-ahead for the week
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Overview: How to Make Crispy Quinoa Patties
There's nothing complicated about the recipe, but let me walk through the steps.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a bowl lined with a double-layer of paper towels. This allows the moisture from the zucchini to get soaked up— moisture is not your friend in this recipe.
- Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl. Stir together until combined well. Then, toss in the zucchini. You'll allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes for the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the moisture.
- Scoop ⅓-1/2 cup of the mixture and form the mixture into patties. Cook the patties until deeply brown on both side— be careful when flipping the patties over.
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More Dinner Recipes To Try
- Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Chili
- Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes
- Creamy Beef Pasta
- Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
Crispy Quinoa Patties
These simple crispy quinoa patties are so versatile and a great meatless option that even meat eaters will love! Make them at the beginning of the week to enjoy for lunches or dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 patties
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup shredded zucchini
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup grated sweet onion
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
- 1 and ¼ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- 3 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 and ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place the shredded zucchini in a bowl lined with a double-layer of paper towels. Set aside.
- Combine the quinoa, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until combined. Then, stir in the shredded zucchini. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes for the breadcrumbs absorb some of the moisture.
Scoop ⅓-1/2 cup of the mixture and form the mixture into patties. Cook the patties until deeply brown on both side— be careful when flipping the patties over. - Scoop ⅓-1/2 cup of the mixture and form the mixture into patties. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 patties at a time. Allow the patties to cook for 7-8 minutes until the bottom is deeply browned. Carefully flip the patties over and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the skillet and allow to on a plate while you cook the remaining patties. Add more oil to the skillet if needed between each batch.
- Serve plain, in a pita, on a salad, as a burger etc. There are so many ways to enjoy these!
Notes
- Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: The uncooked quinoa mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Likewise, pre-shaped uncooked patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cooked patties stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze cooked patties individually then in a large zip-topped bag for up to 3 months.
- Breadcrumbs: Regular breadcrumbs can be used in place of Panko.
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