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Tasty little quinoa patties with cilantro and parmesan – these are a protein filled snack that can be eaten hot, cold or at room temp.
These quinoa patties come together super easily, and were happily taste-tested by the toddler, who thought it was a cookie (hey, whatever works for ya, kid). I liked these, and added them to some arugula and called it “lunch”.
Quinoa Patties with Sriracha "Dip"
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 3/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup saltine crackers finely crushed - about 3/4 of a sleeve
- 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
Sriracha Dip
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbs sriracha
Directions
- Heat the broth to boiling.
- Rinse quinoa, and add to the broth. Bring to the boil, then cover reduce heat and simmer for approximately 12 minutes. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- Combine the quinoa, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the parsley, cheese and garlic. Add the cracker crumbs. Stir the mixture until combined.
- Let it stand for about five minutes so the liquid can be somewhat absorbed. If it seems dry, add a little broth. If too wet, add more cracker crumbs.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into your hand, and flatten into small patties.
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until it is hot.
- Add a single layer of patties and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the patties and cook about 5 minutes more until the second side is golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining patties (adding a bit more olive oil, if needed). Serve warm or at room temperature with the Sriracha Dip.
Sriracha Dip
- Combine sour cream and sriracha adding more or using less, according to your taste.
- Difficult "recipe", huh?
Eva @ Eva Bakes
July 1, 2014 at 3:22 pmThese "cookies" look awesome. I'm all for calling things cookies, cakes and pies as long as the kid eats it!
Cheri Savory Spoon
July 1, 2014 at 4:36 pmHi kylee, these sound right up my alley, love our sauce.
Mary Ellen
July 2, 2014 at 1:16 amThese sound great!!! Hmmm, cookies. I wonder if that will work on my husband….