Spicy Kale and Quinoa Patties Video

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10 patties

Enjoy a superfood kind of meal that’s delicious and good for you! Our spicy kale quinoa patties recipe is a scrumptious substitute for those rubbery veggie patties you’ve been choking down. We cannot begin to express the utter deliciousness of this recipe without you trying it for yourself. Quinoa, which tastes like a cross between brown rice and couscous, is combined with fresh kale, yellow onion, chives, Parmesan cheese and spices. Bottom line—it will rock your taste buds!

Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is the star ingredient in this recipe. It cooks quickly—only requiring about 5–10 minutes—has the highest protein content of all the grains (it’s actually a seed, not a grain) and is gluten-free. Score!

These patties are great served alongside a fresh salad, and we’re anxious to try them for breakfast! We imagine fried eggs, a nest of hash browns and these glorious patties. Delish!

Spicy Kale and Quinoa Patties Recipe

what you'll need
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for frying
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • 4 cups kale, deveined and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, finely ground , use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Kale and Quinoa Patties Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Potassium 287mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 89%
Vitamin C 58%
Calcium 12%
Iron 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Whisk 3 eggs until smooth. Combine egg mixture with quinoa, Parmesan, green onion, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium heat then sauté onions and jalapeño for approximately 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute before adding kale to skillet. Cook until kale is bright green and soft.
  3. Add kale mixture to quinoa mixture, then add breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
  4. Place a clean skillet on medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
  5. Form patties using ½ cup of quinoa mixture and place patties on a baking sheet. If you are having trouble forming patties because the mixture is too loose, add 1–2 Tbsp flour.
  6. Using a spatula, transfer the prepared patties to the skillet, being careful not to splash hot oil or overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, 3–4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove patties from the skillet and let drain on a paper towel. Serve with a dollop of yogurt!
One Last Thing

This dish would be amazing with your favorite meaty entree or all by itself as a vegetarian meal.