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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Dharshigan Dharshi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these quinoa patties to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Mdcow Bola
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. They're also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Danie Oosthuizen
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these quinoa patties. They're a healthy and satisfying meal that's easy to make.
Irfan khan is Irfan khan
[email protected]These patties are a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more moisture next time, perhaps by using a different type of flour or by adding some grated vegetables.
Dan Zinsli
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these patties are a great addition to my repertoire. They're easy to make and really delicious.
Seepe Vince
[email protected]These patties are a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet. My kids loved them!
Joshua Ostwalt
[email protected]I made these patties for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Chrystal Parsons
[email protected]These patties are a great source of protein and fiber. They're also low in calories and fat.
Shayra Divine
[email protected]I love that these patties are gluten-free. I'm always looking for new gluten-free recipes that my whole family can enjoy.
Sk Sarkar
[email protected]These patties are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Clarence Lige
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I actually really liked these patties. They were flavorful and satisfying.
Julian Adame
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some leftover quinoa in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.
Karen Kapungwe
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these quinoa patties. They're a great way to get more plant-based protein in my diet.
Giovanni Lugo
[email protected]I made these patties for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Mirzagee Mirzagee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the patties turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Kylie Corbeda
[email protected]These patties were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Gorno Giovanni
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use quinoa, and these patties are a great option. They're healthy, satisfying, and easy to make.
Abu Tizita
[email protected]These quinoa patties were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and packed with flavor.