Description
These Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties are a delicious, protein-packed, plant-based alternative to traditional burgers. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re made with quinoa, veggies, spices, and a flax egg for a wholesome and flavorful vegetarian meal. Perfect for meal prep, veggie burgers, wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (from 1/2 cup dry)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2 1/2 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour (or all-purpose or oat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for pan-frying (avocado oil or olive oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water and letting it thicken for 5–10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, shredded carrot, chopped spinach, onion, garlic, chickpea flour, flax egg, and all seasonings.
- Mix until fully combined. Adjust texture by adding more flour if too wet or a splash of water if too dry.
- Form the mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil.
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Let patties crisp before flipping to prevent crumbling.
- Use chickpea or oat flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add grated zucchini or sweet potato for variation.
- Air-fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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