Minimally adapted form Heidi Swanson’s “Little Quinoa Patties,” these tasty little nuggets are a great vegetarian main or a hearty side. I decided to pair them with some homemade ranch to make them a little more appealing for my kiddos and it was a match made in heaven. They are a great use for left over quinoa and you can always mix it up by adding any finely chopped veggies to the mixture. The patties are also very versatile: they can be enjoyed hot or cold and can be topped or dipped into almost anything. My husband (our hungry MAN) even topped one with a poached egg for breakfast. So, definitely try these out and enjoy on their own or get a little creative!
Little Quinoa Patties with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Author: Liza Cannata, adapted form Heidi Swanson's "Little Quinoa Patties"
Serves: 12 patties
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chives, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs (I use gluten free)
- water, if needed to moisten mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Dressing
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, chives and dill
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well and place in sauce pan with 3 cups water and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- Combine cooled quinoa, eggs, salt, chives, onion cheese and garlic in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in the bread crumbs and let mixture sit 5 minutes. Add more water if needed to moisten the mixture.
- Using a ¼ measuring cup as a mold, measure out about 12 patties.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat and add about 6 patties. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until bottoms are browned. Carefully flip patties with a spatula and cook the second sides about 7-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and let cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining patties.
- Whisk all the ranch dressing ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Serve the warm patties with a side of the ranch dressing.
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