LITTLE QUINOA PATTIES
Anytime I have leftover cooked quinoa, I make these little patties. They're good hot or cold and are well suited to fighting afternoon hunger pangs. It's a bit of a stretch, but they could be described as a (very) distant cousin of arancini, Italy's beloved deep-fried risotto balls. In contrast, these are pan-fried in a touch of oil, and smushed flat in the pan to get as much surface browning and crust as possible. I'm including my basic version, but often times I'll add a handful of very finely chopped this-or-that: broccoli, asparagus, or cauliflower, depending on the season. They're great on their own, slathered with ripe avocado or drizzled with hot sauce.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Cheese Dairy Garlic Appetizer Fry Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Quinoa Potluck Picnic Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 little patties
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 sit for a few minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. At this point, you should have a mixture you can easily form into twelve 1-inch/2.5cm thick patties. I err on the very moist side because it makes for a not-overly-dry patty, but you can add more bread crumbs, a bit at a time, to firm up the mixture, if need be. Conversely, a bit more beaten egg or water can be used to moisten the mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat, add 6 patties, if they'll fit with some room between each, cover, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are deeply browned. Turn up the heat if there is no browning after 10 minutes and continue to cook until the patties are browned. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and cook the second sides for 7 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining patties. Alternatively, the quinoa mixture keeps nicely in the refrigerator for a few days; you can cook patties to order, if you prefer.
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kiley loy
[email protected]I love that these quinoa patties are gluten-free and vegan. They're a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
Hadi Dauood
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. They're also a great healthy option for breakfast or lunch.
Linda Sattler
[email protected]I was really impressed with these quinoa patties. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be adding them to my regular rotation.
Joe Hisel
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great way to get your kids to eat more protein. They're also a fun and easy snack to make together.
Md Jihan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these quinoa patties. The black beans, corn, and spices all work together perfectly.
Hapa 624
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great healthy alternative to traditional burgers. They're also really easy to make.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but these patties were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ahmed Sheikh
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. They're also a great healthy option for breakfast or lunch.
Asif Javeed
[email protected]I love that these quinoa patties are gluten-free and vegan. They're a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
Abdul Sitar
[email protected]These quinoa patties are so versatile! I've served them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They're always a hit.
Daniel Samakai
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good these quinoa patties were. They're a great healthy alternative to traditional burgers.
Ganga tmg
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're also a fun and easy snack to make together.
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[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and these patties are a great option. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Ram Suphal Ray
[email protected]These quinoa patties are a great healthy option for breakfast or lunch. They're also really easy to make.
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[email protected]I love the combination of quinoa, black beans, and corn in these patties. They're so flavorful and satisfying.
Larry Jenkins
[email protected]These little patties were a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. They were easy to make and very tasty.
Humayon Usman
[email protected]I tried these quinoa patties and they were delicious! The texture was perfect and the flavors were spot on. I highly recommend them.
shannon simmons
[email protected]These quinoa patties were really good! I was surprised at how flavorful they were. I will definitely be making them again.
Markson James
[email protected]I love these little quinoa patties! They're so versatile and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I also like that they're a healthy and filling option.
Umandlenkosi Nkosi
[email protected]These little quinoa patties were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the combination of quinoa, black beans, and corn.