Quinoa patties are transportable, full of protein, and adaptable. Even people who find themselves on the fence about quinoa have a tendency to like them, particularly those you see right here. This model is sesame-crusted and boosted with numerous herbs and kale. That stated, you may mess around with a variety of accent substances and cooking methods. I initially featured a skillet-cooked model in my e book, (2007), however you may bake them as effectively with nice outcomes, and that’s what you see right here.

How you can Make Quinoa Patties

Quinoa patties come collectively shortly, notably in case you have a number of cups of leftover quinoa readily available. I all the time prepare dinner additional quinoa, understanding it can come collectively into a fast lunch if I plan forward a bit. To make quinoa patties you merely mix cooked quinoa, eggs, herbs, breadcrumbs and seasoning in a bowl. The patties are formed by hand after which baked or pan-fried. They are often loved scorching or room-temperature, and, both means, I really like them with a little bit of scorching sauce.

You possibly can see the patties previous to baking above. After which after baking beneath. I wish to sprinkle a number of sesame seeds on high for added crunch. Actually push them into form utilizing your palms in order that they’ll maintain their form.

Quinoa Patties: On the Go

I initially highlighted these quinoa patties (beneath) when quite a few you requested about packing meals for flights. I used to be heading to London – so, a protracted flight from San Francisco. My technique for flight meals is an ever-evolving system which (at present) includes a collapsible container, two thick rubber bands, and a plastic fork/spoon factor. All meals goes in a single container, and I keep away from something liquid to get by way of safety. A superb splash of sauce appears to be tremendous although. For my flight to London, I packed these . What you did not see was the best way I buried them below a layer of those baked quinoa patties. Not fairly, however nice to have readily available. I take advantage of a folded piece of parchment paper to divide the dumplings from the patties.

Once I keep nearer to residence, I are inclined to go the bento or tiffin route – take a look at this web page for those who’re all in favour of extra on-the-go, feel-good .

Variations:

So long as your base substances (quinoa, eggs, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs) maintain collectively right into a patty, you may mess around with completely different accents and substances. Listed here are a number of concepts I’ve had success with over time.

• Za’atar Quinoa Patties: Observe the recipe as follows, including 1 tablespoon of za’atar to quinoa combination. This can be a favourite, particularly together with a sesame crust.
• Lemon Madras Quinoa Patties: Skip a few of the herbs and stir in 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder and the slivered zest of 1 giant lemon.
• Gluten-free Quinoa Patties: Niki commented, “I substitute floor almonds or walnuts for the bread crumbs – works completely.”
• Brussels Sprout Quinoa Patties: VL famous,”I simply wish to say I made these for a visit this weekend, however used brussels sprouts as a substitute of the kale. They have been nice!” I also can think about finely chopped cabbage working brilliantly as effectively, alongside related strains.

There are a bunch of different nice substitution concepts down within the feedback as effectively.

A Few Suggestions!

One factor I’ve discovered over time of constructing these is that the quinoa combination is simpler to form for those who enable it to sit down in a single day, refrigerated. It simply holds collectively higher.

Linda Marie commented, “I discovered that moist palms made shaping the patties simpler. Did them within the skillet. Turned out nice. Will strive baking subsequent time.”

Associated Quinoa Recipes

Right here’s a publish about together with a bunch of associated quinoa recipes. I really like this , this , and these little . And right here’s the place you may get extra inspiration for feel-good . These quinoa patties are nice tucked right into a bento state of affairs together with edamame, a little bit of coleslaw, and little bit of spiced avocado.