Gluten-Free Hearty Veggie Patties

Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these Gluten-Free Hearty Veggie Patties are a healthy, satisfying alternative to traditional burgers. Made with protein-rich quinoa, fresh grated zucchini and carrot, colorful red bell pepper, and aromatic spices like cumin and garlic, these patties are both nutritious and delicious. Held together with chickpea flour and a touch of beaten egg, they cook to golden perfection in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for gluten-free diets, these veggie patties are versatile enough to serve in a bun, atop a crisp salad, or alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and brimming with plant-based goodness, they’re the ideal choice for a hearty vegetarian meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Water
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 1 medium Zucchini, grated
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrot, grated zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated carrot and zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Add the cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, minced garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and cumin powder to the vegetable mixture. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Add the beaten egg to the mixture, stirring until the ingredients are just combined and form a cohesive mixture.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture into your hands and shape into a patty. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Step 7

Place the patties in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve warm as a part of a meal, in a gluten-free bun, or on a salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(959.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	998.2

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 185mg	0%
Sodium 3193.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 39.7g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 359.4mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 2380.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 44.4%