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Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties

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Perfectly crispy veggie patties packed with wholesome ingredients, these Crunchy Quinoa Veggie Patties are the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper
  • 2 pieces Green Onions
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your quinoa: Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Grate the veggies: Grate 1 cup of zucchini and 1 cup of carrots and squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini.
  3. Mash the chickpeas: In a mixing bowl, drain and rinse the chickpeas, then lightly mash them.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, grated carrots, diced bell pepper, and chopped green onions to the bowl.
  5. Season and bind: Add breadcrumbs, egg (or flax egg), soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined.
  6. Shape your patties: Form small patties around 2-3 inches in diameter, about ½ inch thick.
  7. Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  8. Cook them up: Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Repeat: Cook in batches if necessary, keeping first batch warm in the oven.
  10. Ready to serve: Serve warm with a fresh salad or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

These patties are versatile; feel free to experiment with different veggies or add cheese for extra flavor.

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