Lunch
Mini Quinoa Patties
| Total time:
| Prep:
| Cook:
| Servings:
|
| 15 min |
10 min |
5 min |
4 |
Dietary Restrictions
VegetarianPeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeRed meat-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
Ingredients
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1
Cup
water
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1/2
Cup
quinoa
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1/2
Cup
spinach
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2
egg
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1/2
Teaspoon
salt
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1/2
Teaspoon
pepper
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1
Teaspoon
cumin
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1
Teaspoon
garlic powder
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1/2
onion
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1/2
Cup
mozzarella cheese shredded
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1
garlic clove
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1
Cup
panko crumbs
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2
Tablespoon
water
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1
Cup
broccoli
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1
cucumber
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1
red bell pepper
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1
Cup
hummus
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2
Tablespoon
olive oil
Directions
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To cook the quinoa: add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa and cover the pot. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Once done remove from heat and let quinoa stand in the pot covered for 5 minutes.
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While the quinoa cooks, steam the broccoli until soft. Once done set aside. This will be a side dish. Prepare the rest of your sides.
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To make the patties: add cooked quinoa, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, minced garlic, onion, spinach, cheese, egg, panko breadcrumbs, and water to a bowl and mix thoroughly until combined.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories
| 414 kcal |
| Fat
| 20 g |
| Carbohydrates
| 44 g |
| Protein
| 17 g |
| Fiber
| 8 g |
| Sugar
| 4 g |
| Sodium
| 684 mg |
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