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OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties

OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties deliver a tender, hearty bite with a golden exterior and plenty of savory vegetable flavor from onion, zucchini, and carrot. Lightly seasoned and protein-rich, they’re perfect tucked into a bun, served over greens, or enjoyed as a snack any time of day. Ideal for breakfast meal-prep, quick lunches, or a simple vegetarian dinner.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves14
  • DifficultyEasy
OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

49 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
59 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0.38 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
89 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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50
Heart Health
64
Metabolic
22
Digestive
24
Inflammatory
36
Performance
45
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Bring the vegetable broth, water, and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a large platter to cool.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, zucchini, and carrot in the hot oil until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool.

  3. 3

    Combine the cooled vegetables with 3 cups of the cooled quinoa in a large bowl; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the eggs and ground oats to the bowl; stir until the mixture holds together. Divide the mixture into 14 portions and shape each into a patty.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add more oil between batches as needed.

About This Recipe

OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties is made with 12 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Eggs, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 138.93 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Oat Flour. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties?
About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 138.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties healthy?
OMG! Crispy Quinoa Veggie Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 138.93 calories and 5.84 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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