These Spring Herb Quinoa Patties are a great way to use leftover quinoa and make a delicious vegetarian meal! Super simple to make and so good!
Sometimes I make things that I really like and other times I make things that become staples in my weekly menu.
Yes this would be one of those staples.  Can I just go ahead and tell you how insanely easy these were to make?! Other than waiting for the quinoa to cook, these took a total of about 8 minutes! Packed with tons of flavor and made entirely with all-natural whole food ingredients, these little patties make the perfect healthy lunch paired with a side salad and some fruit. I’ve really been trying to jump back on the clean eating wagon again and these were just the thing to kick start my diet.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not perfect when it comes to food. 85% of the time I really try to eat as healthy as possible, but I DO like to enjoy life as well and not count calories or carbs. I think when you deprive yourself too much or “diet” (a word I honestly hate), you end up over-eating when you do choose to splurge.  Yeah….guilty.  Anyway, whether you enjoy clean eating or are just looking for a delicious healthy recipe, this one is just the thing to add to your weekly rotation.
On another note, it IS Election Day so I hope you all went out and voted!! I’m honestly glad all this political stuff will be finally over after today…I was really starting to dislike people on Facebook and Twitter haha. I mean it’s one thing to state your opinion, but it’s another to bash others for stating theirs. I made the decision not to state my political preference, but that doesn’t mean I’m not passionate! I respect everyone’s opinion and I sincerely hope whoever enters office can help with this economic crisis and bring our troops home!
Happy voting!!!
Spring Herb Quinoa Patties
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated cheese, I used Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, slightly whisk eggs and add green onion, mint, parsley, cheese, bread crumbs and salt. Mix well.
- Meanwhile cook quinoa according to package directions and gently add 2 cups quinoa to your egg mixture until well combined.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat and drizzle about a bit of olive oil in the pan.
- Using your hands, form 2-inch patties making sure they are tightly packed, and place onto pan.
- Cook patties about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
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I love these!! The flavors are so great together. Perfect side dishes, or even a main course!
Seriously?! If this election had to go on my longer my FB friend list was going to be down to about 10 people! FB is not the place to bash people!
I’m always looking for new things to do with quinoa. I will definitely be trying these.
Christine
Mavy May Designs
These look amazing – and would be perfect in my lunchbox! I am definitely giving these a go! x
These look totally amazing! WOW
You are officially the first thing I’ve pinned on Pinterest 🙂
These look great–and so easy too!
I still haven’t gotten on board with the quinoa trend, but these look extra delicious — I might have to give the “Q stuff” (as my hubby likes to call it) a try!
Genelle, I definitely think the mixture would stick together! Quinoa is really great to work with, just make sure the pieces aren’t too large 🙂 Sounds delicious!
what a simple recipe and love the atlernative to just a quinoa based salad !
Not Going Out Like That
Yum! This looks fantastic. I’m definitely going to try it out. Do you think it’ll still stick together if we add some apple cheese sausage?