Description
Broccoli and Quinoa Breakfast Patties are a nutritious and delicious way to kick-start your day. Bursting with flavors and textures, these golden-brown patties combine crunchy broccoli and nutty quinoa, making them perfect for brunch or meal prep. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to impress your family and friends while keeping your mornings healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional, cheddar or feta recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Steam broccoli until bright green and tender (about 5 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheese (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into small patties (about 3 inches wide) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked patties to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg