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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great idea for quinoa! Ive only tried it a few times but this is a great idea!
I hear you when you say trying to eat overly healthy and obsessing over calories and carb. I have tried to step back and enjoy more food rather than go by numbers.
these quinoa patties look so delicious and the crunch on the outside is to die for
What would you recommend for a side dish to go along with these? I wonder if my kids would eat these!!
You had me at gruyere! I’ve been wanting to do a version of these and I’m betting they’d be good any time of day!
Oh, that looks so good!!! I love your recipies and I’m definately trying this one as soon as possible!
Oh, I love the quinoa patties! I just picked up a bunch of quinoa and need to use it up!
Kelly, these look fabulous! I love recipes that taste good and that you FEEL good eating. Thanks for the election-day pump up too. Rock the vote! (And so long campaign ads)
Love quinoa cakes. I make mine similar but with Parmesan. Must try gruyere!
these look delicious! Thanx for sharing, I will have to try them someday soon 🙂
I think quinoa burgers are the only thing I’ve yet to make with quinoa – I love the stuff! These look great and I love that the recipe calls for fresh mint, yum!