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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan, vegetarian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 281kcal
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.
- 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.
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