Cumin Quinoa Patties

  Dinner

These easy burgers taste amazing, and the quinoa gives them a hearty texture. They’re a delicious vegetarian option that you really have to try. Pan frying them adds a perfect crunch that takes them to the next level. You can make the mixture ahead of time. It freezes very well. Enjoy!

Cumin Quinoa Patties

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
  • 2. Meanwhile, place carrot in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add beans; process until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Mix in cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, green onions, egg and seasonings. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
  • 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side, turning carefully. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

2 patties: 235 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.

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