Vegan Quinoa Patties

Prep: 20 Minutes     Cook: 10 Minutes     Serves: 5 large or 8 small

Ingredients:

1 19 fl oz can chick peas, drained and rinsed (using 1 cup mashed)

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 teaspoon parsley flakes

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons chick pea flour

1/4 red bell pepper diced finely

1/2 medium onion diced finely

1/2 zucchini diced finely

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons water

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Puree chick peas with water and transfer 1 cup to a medium sized bowl

2. Prepare quinoa as per directions on packaging

3. In a small sauce pan, on medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, once heated, add in onions, let cook for 2 minutes, add in garlic, red pepper, zucchini, spices, salt and pepper—let cook for 7-8 minutes

4. Remove from heat & add to the chick peas, mix together, add additional salt and pepper if required

5. Add in 1 cup of quinoa to the chick pea mixture, mix thoroughly & make into 5 large patties or 8 small, so each serving can be two small patties

6. Heat remaining oil on medium heat in a large frying pan, add in patties, flip after 5 minutes and cook additional 5 minutes on each side, watch carefully to ensure that medium is not too high for your stove top and the patties don’t burn

Beautiful as your protein along side a vegetables or as a burger with lots of yummy garnishes!