High Protein Hearty Veggie Patties

Meet your new favorite plant-based powerhouse: High Protein Hearty Veggie Patties! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like protein-rich quinoa, hearty chickpeas, vibrant spinach, and a medley of fresh vegetables, these patties are both satisfying and flavorful. The recipe uses a flaxseed "egg" and chickpea flour to bind everything together, making it entirely vegan and gluten-free. Seasoned with warm cumin and smoky paprika, these patties deliver bold, savory flavors in every bite. Perfect for meal prep, they whip up in under an hour and can be pan-seared to golden perfection. Serve them as a protein-packed burger alternative, a nourishing salad topper, or a main dish with your favorite dips and sides. Whether you're meal-prepping, hosting a plant-based dinner, or just looking for a wholesome protein boost, these veggie patties are a deliciously versatile option you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 cup oats
• 0.5 cup chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds and water. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to form a flax egg.

Step 2

Using a food processor, add chickpeas and pulse until roughly mashed, leaving some chunks for texture.

Step 3

Transfer the mashed chickpeas to a large mixing bowl. Add cooked quinoa, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, chopped spinach, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Mix in the flax egg, oats, chickpea flour, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 equally sized patties.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Cook the patties in batches, about 3-4 at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.

Step 8

Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the veggie patties warm, either on their own, in a bun, or with your favorite sauces and sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1213.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1931.4

Total Fat 59.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3200.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 77.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 457.6mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 3437.8mg	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: 27.2%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 56.9%