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A plate of spicy kale and quinoa, served up for dinner.

Spicy Kale and Quinoa Patties Recipe

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This super healthy kale and quinoa patties recipe is a scrumptious substitute for rubbery veggie patties.
Course dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 patties
Calories 172
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk 3 eggs until smooth. Combine egg mixture with quinoa, Parmesan, green onion, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  • 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.
  • Add kale mixture to quinoa mixture, then add breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
  • Place a clean skillet on medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove patties from the skillet and let drain on a paper towel. Serve with a dollop of yogurt!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g