High Protein Quinoa Patties

Elevate your meatless meals with these High Protein Quinoa Patties—perfect for a nutritious lunch, light dinner, or meal prep favorite! Bursting with plant-based protein from quinoa and chickpeas, these patties are enhanced with sautéed spinach, aromatic garlic, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. A touch of oat flour provides structure, while eggs bind everything together to create golden, crispy patties that are both satisfying and healthy. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is not only packed with flavor but also an excellent source of fiber and essential nutrients. Serve these versatile patties on a bed of greens, tucked into a bun, or with a side of creamy yogurt dip for a wholesome and delicious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 cup, chopped Spinach
• 0.5 cup Oat flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Place the quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a large mixing bowl, mash them using a fork or a potato masher until they form a coarse paste.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes, or until it has wilted.

Step 5

In the mixing bowl with the mashed chickpeas, add the cooked quinoa, sautéed onion, garlic, and spinach. Stir in oat flour, beaten eggs, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Form the mixture into palm-sized patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter. You should have around 8-10 patties depending on the size.

Step 7

In the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Carefully place the patties into the skillet, cooking them in batches if necessary.

Step 8

Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove patties from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1453.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946.8

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2591.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 84.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 426.9mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 2195.7mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 52.6%