6 Ingredient Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties

These Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties are the start to a perfect vegetarian meal. It's only a handful of ingredients, filled with flavor, and easy to make.  They are perfect as a vegetarian main course, filling for a wrap or burger, or even a toddler meal.

Love quinoa?  Also, try my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Broccoli Quinoa Casserole, One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa, and Cucumber-Avocado Feta Quinoa Salad.

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties

These Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties are such a versatile and unique recipe to make that tastes surprisingly good.  These quinoa patties are like quinoa cakes or quinoa bites, filled with quinoa, eggs, cheese, and some hidden veggies like broccoli and carrots.  They quickly come together, much like making a homemade veggie burger or veggie patty.

I originally created these when the twins were toddlers as a fun way to introduce them to new and creative foods.  I was trying to think of something tasty I could make ahead of time for the boys and me to eat for lunch, and that's how these delish CHEESY Broccoli Quinoa Patties were born, making them the perfect toddler food, but the uses go way beyond that.  I've kept making them because they taste great for kids and adults, and they are easy to keep on hand for food prep and reheating.  It's the perfect way to use leftover quinoa or get more veggies into our diet.

These Baked Cheesy Quinoa and Broccoli Patties start with a hefty dose of simple vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and onion.  The base is cooked quinoa, and it's all held together with an egg.  Of course, I added a nice dose of sharp cheddar cheese!  Any cheese will do, though... just pick your personal favorite.  You then form little burgers or patties out of the mixture and bake them to golden perfection.  No breadcrumbs or frying here, keeping these super healthy and gluten free.

I try to keep us eating healthy and creative food, but even as a food blogger, I sometimes get in a rut.  Just a few very simple ingredients come together to make a savory quinoa cake you'll love.  These bites of deliciousness are packed with flavor and texture and are fabulous for meal prep!  The ways to serve them are endless, including eating them as a vegetarian main course, on top of a salad, in a wrap, or as a mini veggie burger.

Why You'll Love this Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe...

• My Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe is super versatile and delicious!
• They are easy to bake in the oven; there is no need to pan-fry these, making them low-calorie and easy to make with kids around.
• It can be a filling for a wrap, mini-burgers, a topping for a salad, or even served alone as a vegetarian main course.
• They are honestly pretty tasty for breakfast, too.
• They aren't flashy, but they taste really good and are loved by adults and kids alike.
• Think of them as small quinoa cakes or burgers.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Quinoa: Start with cooked quinoa to make these quinoa patties from scratch.  This is a great way to use leftover quinoa. I like using quinoa instead of rice.  I like this one.
• Vegetables: These patties are a great way to get extra veggies in your diet! I used broccoli florets, carrots, and onions.  You can also use zucchini, bell pepper, or cauliflower.
• Egg: Two eggs help bind the patties.
• Cheese: A bit of shredded cheese makes these irresistible!  I like sharp cheddar for this.  To keep the calorie count low, I use reduced-fat, but if I'm making them just for the boys, I'll use full-fat.  You could also use Parmesan Cheese or mozzarella.
• Olive Oil: You'll need a touch of olive oil to saute the vegetables.
• Salt & Black Pepper

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make these Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil until it starts to soften. Add the broccoli and carrots, and continue sautéing until both start to get tender. Sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Stir the vegetables, cooked quinoa, eggs, and cheddar in a bowl.  Season well.
4. Use a ¼-cup measuring spoon to portion your quinoa mixture into even circles.
5. Put the quinoa patties on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, using a spatula.
6. Remove them from the pan and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Quinoa Patties for Toddlers

Turns out these Broccoli Quinoa Patties are the perfect quinoa patties for toddlers!  These little golden bites have plenty of hidden veggies for the twins, plus protein from quinoa, egg, and cheese.  They are such a yummy vegetarian meal that my twins both loved.

Even though this is great for toddlers, it also tastes rich and filling enough for adults!  I serve mine in a wrap with extra greens and tomato or on top of a big salad for some extra substance and protein.  You've got to love a good make-ahead meal that feeds everyone.

Variations

I love this Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Mexican: Black beans, Peppers, Onions, Mexican Spice Blend, and Mexican Cheese Blend
• Greek: Kale or Spinach, Onions, Seeded Tomato, Greek Spices, Feta (If you use tomato, just make sure to remove the moisture before adding it to the mixture.)
• Italian: Broccoli, Mushroom, Onions, Italian Cheese Blend & Italian Spice Blend.
• Fresh Herbs: You can also add fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil.
• Other Add-Ins: Other great additions are garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon, or even chipotle pepper or hot sauce for some heat!

FAQ

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers and remaining patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.  These reheat well in the microwave.

Quinoa Patties

I hope you will give this humble Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe a try!  Whether you are making them for adults or toddlers, they are sure to be a flavorful addition to your busy week.  Eat them as a main course, salad topper, in a wrap, or more.  Here are some fun ways to make them into a meal.

What to eat with quinoa patties?

• Salad
• Sauteed Greens
• Baked Potato
• Eggs
• You can also make these quinoa patties into mini-burgers or turn them into a wrap filling.

Love quinoa? Also, try these Quinoa Recipes!

• Honey Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Salad
• Cucumber Avocado and Feta Quinoa Salad
• Asian Edamame Quinoa Salad
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
• Crock Pot Mexican Quinoa Bake
• One Skillet Mexican Quinoa
• Tomato Quinoa Soup
• Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
• Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole

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Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe

Julie Wunder

This Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Patties recipe is the start to a perfect vegetarian meal. It's only a handful of ingredients, filled with flavor and easy to make.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course, vegetable

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli , cut into small pieces
• 2 cups carrots, finely chopped or shredded
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat saute the onion in the olive oil until starting to get tender. Add the broccoli and carrots and contine to saute until both are starting to get tender. Sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the vegetable mixture, cooked quinoa, eggs and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Add salt about a ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
• Using a ¼ meansuring cup carefully make the patties and place them on the baking sheet.
• Bake the patties for 10 minutes. Pull them out of the oven and flip them over. Bake for another 8-10 minutes.

Notes

Serving Ideas

Serve these as a vegetarian main course, as a salad topping, or even as the base for a fabulous veggie wrap.

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Freezing

These quinoa patties are great for making ahead and freezing.  Allow them to freeze on a baking sheet, but then transfer to a freezer bag or container and store for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3737IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg

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