Quinoa Patties
Healthy and kid-approved Quinoa Patties that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or basil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix together quinoa, bread crumbs, green onion, eggs, dill/basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper/
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Form patties using a 1/3 cup measuring device. For toddlers and smaller children, use a 1/4 cup measuring device to form patties.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve immediately*, or allow to cool and freeze on parchment paper in a single layer before stacking in a freezer container.
Recipe Notes
* My kids like these patties with a savoury mint yogurt. Stir together 1/2 cup thick pain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tsp lemon juice.