Description
Delicious Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties for Ultimate Comfort are a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional comfort food. These patties combine the wholesome goodness of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and chickpeas, making them a satisfying option for lunch or dinner. With their crispy exterior and hearty texture, they can easily be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite sauces and sides. Perfect for meal prep, these versatile veggie patties can be customized based on available ingredients. Whether served as sliders, in salads, or as appetizers, they will surely please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 can canned chickpeas (lightly mashed)
- 1 cup bell pepper (any color)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, grated carrot, and lightly mashed chickpeas along with chopped bell pepper and green onions.
- Stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Add breadcrumbs and an egg (or flax egg) to bind the mixture together.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide and ¾ inch thick.
- Brush each patty with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg