Little Quinoa Patties Recipe Epicuriouscom

QUINOA PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine quinoa, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in onions, cheese and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let sit for a few minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. Feel free to add water if the mixture feels too dry. Form the mixture into 6-8 patties.
• Frying Instructions: Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Place add quinoa on the heated pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan and cook until the patties are golden color, about 7 - 10 per side minutes.
• Baking Instructions: Place the quinoa patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the oil on top of the patties. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes, until golden.
• To make the avocado yogurt sauce, whisk together the cilantro, avocado and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the cooked quinoa patties.

MOZZARELLA-QUINOA PATTIES WITH NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and quinoa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
• Spread the quinoa in a thin layer on a large piece of wax paper. Let cool for about 10 minutes (you don't want it to be hot enough to cook the egg or melt the cheese). Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients for the patties.
• Lightly coat a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Spoon enough mixture into the measuring cup to lightly pack. Invert onto a small baking sheet. Repeat to make 7 more patties. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the sauce ingredients until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chilled patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until heated through and browned.
• Serve the sauce at room temperature with the patties.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 286
• Total fat: 9.0g
• Saturated: 2.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
• Monounsaturated: 4.0g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 284mg
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 16g
• Calcium: 295mg
• Potassium: 423mg
• 2 1/2 starch
• 1 1/2 lean meat