Little Quinoa Patties
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4.6
Little Quinoa Patties
Description
Little Quinoa Patties feature a base of cooked quinoa mixed with eggs, fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and finely crushed saltine crackers or bread crumbs. The eggs bind the mixture together, while the parsley and Parmesan contribute fresh and savory notes. The patties are formed small, about one inch thick, which supports even cooking and browning.
They are cooked in a nonstick skillet with olive oil until both sides achieve a deep golden brown crust, enhancing their texture contrast between the crispy outside and soft center. You can tweak the mixture's consistency by adding extra crumbs if too wet or a little water or broth if too dry before forming patties.
These patties are adaptable and can be served as a snack or side dish. They also offer scope for ingredient variations like adding peppers, onions, or different cheeses to suit your taste and available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups quinoa room temperature, cooked
- 4 large egg lightly beaten
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup saltine crackers plus more if needed, finely crushed; or Ritz crackers or bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, cheese and garlic. Add the cracker or bread crumbs. Stir the mixture until combined. If the mixture seems overly wet, add a tablespoon or two more of cracker or bread crumbs. If it seems too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water or broth. Let it stand for about five minutes so the liquid can be somewhat absorbed. Take small handfuls of the mixture and form into little patties, about 1-inch thick, yielding about 11 or 12 patties.
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until it is hot. Add a single layer of patties (about half of them if you are using a 12-inch skillet) and cook until the bottoms are well-browned, about 5-7 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning (or increase heat if the patties aren't browning well). Flip the patties and cook about 5 minutes more until the second side is golden brown. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining patties (adding a bit more olive oil, if needed). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to improve texture and remove bitterness.
- Cooking quinoa in low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth instead of water adds flavor.
- Adjust texture by adding more crushed crackers or a splash of water or broth before forming patties.
- Feel free to customize by incorporating different herbs, spices, cheeses, or vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Pattie | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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