Description
Looking for a crispy, flavorful, and wholesome dish? TheseGolden Quinoa Sweet Potato Pattiesare packed with protein, fiber, and warm spices, making them a perfectvegetarian meal or snack. Paired with aTangy Lemon Garlic Yogurt Dip, they’re a delightful mix ofcrispy, creamy, and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cupcooked quinoa
- 1mediumsweet potato, peeled and cubed
- ½ cupbreadcrumbs(regular or gluten-free)
- ¼ cupgreen onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspooncumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil(for frying)
- 1 cupplain yogurt
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- 1garlic clove,minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1️⃣Cook the Sweet Potato– Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Addcubed sweet potatoesand cook for15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.2️⃣Mash Until Smooth– In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork or potato masher.
- 1️⃣Combine Ingredients– To the bowl with the mashed sweet potato, addcooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.2️⃣Form Patties– Shape the mixture into patties, about2-3 inches in diameter.
- 1️⃣Heat Oil– In a large skillet, heat2 tablespoons olive oilover medium heat.2️⃣Fry Until Golden– Add patties and cook for4-5 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 1️⃣Mix Ingredients– In a small bowl, combineyogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.2️⃣Garnish with Fresh Herbs– Sprinkle withchopped dill or parsleyfor extra flavor.
- ✨ Serve theGolden Quinoa Sweet Potato Pattieswarm with theTangy Lemon Garlic Yogurt Dipon the side.
Notes
For extra crispiness, coat patties in panko breadcrumbs before frying.
Bake instead of fryingat400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Refrigerate the mixturefor 10-15 minutes before shaping patties if it’s too soft.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 7g