Description
Quinoa patties emerge as a nutritious powerhouse blending protein-rich grains with fresh herbs and spices. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a delightful vegetarian dish that satisfies hunger and nourishes well-being.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely minced red onion
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) avocado oil, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Mixing: Combine cooked quinoa with eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough seasoning distribution.
- Incorporating Ingredients: Fold in mozzarella cheese and finely minced red onion to create a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Binding: Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the mixture, allowing them to rest and absorb moisture, which helps bind the ingredients together.
- Forming Patties: Shape the quinoa mixture into uniform patties using slightly moistened hands to prevent sticking and ensure smooth formation.
- Cooking Surface Preparation: Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until the surface appears shimmery and ready for cooking.
- Searing Patties: Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor and provides an appealing texture.
- Serving: Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then plate and garnish with fresh herbs or serve with a complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Let breadcrumbs sit 2-3 minutes to absorb liquid, creating better patty cohesion and preventing crumbly texture.
- Hands Technique: Slightly dampen hands when forming patties to prevent sticky mixture from clinging and ensure smooth, uniform shapes.
- Oil Temperature Check: Watch for oil shimmer to confirm proper medium heat, guaranteeing even golden-brown crust without burning.
- Batch Cooking Strategy: Cook patties in batches to maintain skillet temperature and achieve consistent crispy exterior without overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg