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Crispy Quinoa Patties with Creamy Dip

Golden, crunchy quinoa patties served with a tangy, creamy yogurt-based dip—perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Patties
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs or rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan or feta cheese optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil for frying
Creamy Dip
  • 0.75 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place cooled cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl and fluff with a fork.
  2. Add chopped vegetables, garlic, herbs, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Stir in eggs, breadcrumbs or oats, and cheese if using, until the mixture holds together.
  4. Form mixture into small patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  7. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to make the dip.
  8. Serve warm quinoa patties with creamy dip on the side.

Notes

For extra crispiness, refrigerate the shaped patties for 15 minutes before cooking.