Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe

Closeup of broccoli quinoa patties with cheese and carrots.

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe

Julie Wunder

This Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe is the start to a perfect vegetarian meal. It's only a handful of ingredients, filled with flavor and easy to make.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Main Course, vegetable

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli , cut into small pieces
2 cups carrots, finely chopped or shredded
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 eggs
2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat saute the onion in the olive oil until starting to get tender. Add the broccoli and carrots and contine to saute until both are starting to get tender. Sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the vegetable mixture, cooked quinoa, eggs and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Add salt about a ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
Using a ¼ meansuring cup carefully make the patties and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake the patties for 10 minutes. Pull them out of the oven and flip them over. Bake for another 8-10 minutes.

Notes

Serving Ideas

Serve these as a vegetarian main course, as a salad topping, or even as the base for a fabulous veggie wrap.

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Freezing

These quinoa patties are great for making ahead and freezing. Allow them to freeze on a baking sheet, but then transfer to a freezer bag or container and store for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3737IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe

Tried this recipe?Mention @Julie_Wunder or tag #RunninginaSkirt!