Pumpkin Quinoa Patties
These Pumpkin Quinoa Patties are a fun twist on your favorite quinoa patties. With pumpkin, goat cheese and garlic, this satisfying meal is prove that healthy and delicious go hand in hand.
Servings 8
Calories 219kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 3 large eggs beaten or 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds + 6 tablespoons warm water)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbled; optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup carrot finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for cooking – more as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together quinoa, eggs, pumpkin and sea salt. Stir in goat cheese, parsley, onion, carrot, garlic, cayenne and bread crumbs. Allow to sit for a few minutes and then form into 20 small patties. (Patties may be made ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator.)
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium low and cover. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 9 minutes.
Notes
Servings 10, Serving Size 2 Patties, Calories 170, Fat 5g, Carbohydrates 25.8g, Protein 5.6g, Cholesterol 13mg, Sodium 299mg, Fiber 3.5g, Sugars 3g
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5840IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.2mg