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Vegan quinoa patties, stacked on a white plate, served with dipping sauce.
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5 from 8 votes

Vegan Quinoa Patties

Vegan quinoa patties are easy to make and ready in just 45 minutes! With a crispy texture and bold flavor, they make a healthy snack or perfect addition to so many delicious recipes. You can easily modify them to be gluten-free too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan, vegetarian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
  • Add broth, spices and quinoa to a pot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and fluffy.
  • Remove the quinoa from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oli and sauté the grated carrot, sliced green onion and minced garlic until soft.
  • Combine the cooked vegetables with the quinoa in a mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl mix the ground chia seeds and water, stir and set aside to form a gel.
  • Combine the nutritional yeast, lemon zest, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs and chia seed mixture (chia egg) with the quinoa mixture. Mix to combine.
  • Season to taste.
  • Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 10 patties.
  • Heat the oil over a medium heat and cook the patties until golden on both sides.
  • Repeat with remaining patties.
  • Serve with a side of vegan sour cream.

Video

https://youtu.be/5OHisHqAI8s

Notes

  • Store patties in the fridge for up to 4 days. Patties can be frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Fluffy Quinoa: For best results be sure to cook the quinoa until fluffy and all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Shaping The Patties: Use damp hands to shape the patties as this will help to keep them from sticking to your hands.
  • Season Generously: Quinoa has a really mild flavor, so it's important to season the patty mixture to taste before you cook them.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook the patties in batches if necessary. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of frying, resulting in less crispy patties.
  • Don't Forget To Rinse The Quinoa! Before cooking the quinoa, rinse it thoroughly to remove the bitter coating. Use a fine mesh strainer and rinse until the water runs clear.
  • Other fresh herbs can be added to the patties such as cilantro, dill or even mint.
  • Patties can be made ahead of time and chilled in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking and serving.
  • Use gluten free breadcrumbs for gluten free patties.

Nutrition

Serving: 2patties | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g