Best 8 Mini Baked Quinoa Patties Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy snack or meal option? Mini baked quinoa patties are the perfect solution! These bite-sized patties are packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, making them a great choice for people of all ages. They are also incredibly versatile and can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating delicious mini baked quinoa patties that will surely become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA PATTIES



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When you're looking for ways to use leftover quinoa, try these easy tasty vegetarian quinoa patties, served with an avocado yogurt dip - perfect appetizer!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cooked quinoa
2 eggs (beaten)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
½ red onion (finely chopped)
½ cup mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic clove (crushed)
1 cup bread crumbs
Water as needed add moisture
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
½ cup yogurt
½ avocado (extra ripe)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in onions, cheese and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let sit for a few minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. Feel free to add water if the mixture feels too dry. Form the mixture into 6-8 patties.
  • Frying Instructions: Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Place add quinoa on the heated pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan and cook until the patties are golden color, about 7 - 10 per side minutes.
  • Baking Instructions: Place the quinoa patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the oil on top of the patties. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes, until golden.
  • To make the avocado yogurt sauce, whisk together the cilantro, avocado and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the cooked quinoa patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



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These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



Mini Baked Quinoa Patties image

These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



Mini Baked Quinoa Patties image

These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



Mini Baked Quinoa Patties image

These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LITTLE QUINOA PATTIES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Yield Makes 12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, room temperature
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup whole-grain bread crumbs, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the quinoa, eggs, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the chives, onion, cheese, and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let stand for a few minutes. Form mixture into twelve 1-inch thick patties. (Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet; add water if too dry.) Mixture can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches, add patties, cover, and cook until bottoms are deeply browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium if there is no browning after 10 minutes and continue to cook until patties are browned. Flip patties with a spatula and cook the second sides until golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining patties.

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



Mini Baked Quinoa Patties image

These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MINI BAKED QUINOA PATTIES



Mini Baked Quinoa Patties image

These baked quinoa patties make a perfect protein-packed finger food for toddlers; just break them into small pieces! Freeze extras and defrost when needed! Don't keep in the fridge for more than about 3 days.

Provided by Bonsbabyrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 eggs, whisked
⅓ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir quinoa, spinach, bread crumbs, eggs, and Colby cheese together in a bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the quinoa mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and press to desired thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the patties are golden, about 15 minutes. Flip patties and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Cook the quinoa perfectly: Quinoa should be cooked until it's fluffy and tender, but not mushy. If it's too mushy, the patties will be too soft and fall apart. If it's not cooked enough, the patties will be too hard and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in these patties add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Feel free to use any vegetables you like, or whatever you have on hand.
  • Season the patties well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the patties. This will help them taste more flavorful and interesting.
  • Be careful not to overcook the patties: The patties should be cooked until they're heated through, but not overcooked. If they're overcooked, they'll become dry and tough.
  • Serve the patties with your favorite dipping sauce: These patties are great served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

These mini baked quinoa patties are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy quinoa. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as a healthy snack. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook quinoa, give these patties a try. You won't be disappointed!

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