Description
Discover the delightful taste of Delicious Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties for Ultimate Comfort—a nutritious and satisfying alternative to fast food. These high-protein, high-fiber patties are perfect for any occasion, whether served as appetizers, snacks, or a main dish. Packed with fresh vegetables and wholesome quinoa, they deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile, you can customize them to suit your preferences or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed)
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 can canned chickpeas (lightly mashed)
- 1 cup bell pepper (any color)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook quinoa if not prepped. Squeeze excess water from the grated zucchini.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, zucchini, carrot, and chickpeas.
- Add bell pepper, green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs and egg or flax egg until the mixture holds together.
- Shape into patties about ¾ inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg