Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties
Golden, crisp quinoa patties packed with grated veggies and herbs. Simple to pan-fry and perfect for meal prep or weeknights.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1.5 cup water for cooking quinoa
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 0.75 cup finely grated carrot
- 0.75 cup grated zucchini well squeezed dry
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.75 cup mashed chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water for flax mixture
- 0.25 cup finely grated Parmesan optional
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse quinoa well. Combine with 1.5 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
- Stir ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water in a small bowl. Let thicken 5 minutes.
- Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Soften onion 3 minutes; add garlic for 1 minute. Cool slightly.
- Squeeze shredded zucchini very dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine cooled quinoa, mashed chickpeas, carrot, zucchini, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the flax mixture and panko until the dough holds together. Rest 5 minutes.
- Form 8 small patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Press edges to keep them compact.
- Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pan-fry patties until deeply golden and crisp, 3–4 minutes per side. Season lightly with salt if needed.
Notes
Serve with lemony yogurt sauce or a swipe of hummus in warm pitas. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix. To bake instead, brush with oil and bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes per side, until crisp. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days; re-crisp in a skillet or air fryer.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.