Description
These small, golden patties are packed with tender quinoa, sweet bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini, featuring a crunchy exterior and a soft, slightly chewy center, making them perfect for snacks, appetizers, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mixed vegetables, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined. Squeeze excess moisture from the vegetables if they are juicy.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized patties, pressing each one firmly to hold together. Add more breadcrumbs if needed.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the quinoa veggie bites for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These bites are also great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg