Quinoa Patties

Name: Quinoa Patties
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; Greek yogurt or sour cream, to taste

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Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 8

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My son tends to come home from school very hungry. An afterschool snack must be ready by mid afternoon so I can make sure he eats well. I tend to have ready something hearty that is good for him because I know that, no matter what it is, I will not have trouble getting him to eat it. Quinoa patties are a great snack food because they are easy to prepare and eat. They pair well with a creamy dip such as sour cream or Greek yogurt and they satisfy your hunger instantly. Try this recipe and it might become your go-to recipe for lunch or afterschool snack cravings!

by Ericka Sanchez

Updated Sep 28, 2015

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Garnishes:

3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Greek yogurt or sour cream, to taste

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, eggs and lemon pepper. Stir in onion, cheese and garlic.
2

Stir in breadcrumbs and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
3

Form patties of approximately 3 inches in diameter. Place on a large platter.
4

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry patties in batches of 4 or 5. Fry for 6 minutes or until brown. Carefully flip patties with spatula and fry for 5 minutes. Add more oil if needed.
5

Place fried patties on a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil.
6

Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and a side of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Add shredded carrots and zucchini to the mix for a veggie garden version.

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My son tends to come home from school very hungry. An afterschool snack must be ready by mid afternoon so I can make sure he eats well. I tend to have ready something hearty that is good for him because I know that, no matter what it is, I will not have trouble getting him to eat it. Quinoa patties are a great snack food because they are easy to prepare and eat. They pair well with a creamy dip such as sour cream or Greek yogurt and they satisfy your hunger instantly. Try this recipe and it might become your go-to recipe for lunch or afterschool snack cravings!