Spiced Quinoa Patties
Lily & Loaf
8 Patties
15 minutes
20 minutes
105
Mediterranean
Evening Meals
Spiced Quinoa Patties are flavourful and healthy, combining cooked quinoa with cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and parsley, seasoned with cumin, fennel, and garlic. The patties are pan-fried until golden, and slightly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside. Perfect served with hummus and salsa, these patties are a great vegetarian option for lunch or dinner, offering a delightful balance of protein, fibre, and vibrant flavours. Easy to make and versatile, they can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger meal.
Ingredients
1 tsp of coconut oil or butter
1/2 a red onion, finely chopped
1 crushed clove of garlic
1/2 tsp fennel or fenugreek seeds, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tin of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
250g of cooked quinoa
1 egg to combine
Handful of parsley, chopped
Handful of spinach, finely chopped
Himalayan pink salt
Black pepper
Directions
Heat the coconut oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, fennel and cumin and cook for a further minute.
Add the cannellini beans and stir to coat in the spices. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the quinoa, egg, parsley, spinach, salt and pepper. Mash lightly and mix thoroughly until combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into patties approximately 2–3cm thick.
Heat a little additional oil in a frying pan and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
Serve with sides of Homemade Hummus, Sexy Salsa and a crisp green salad
