Greek Quinoa Patties with Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped, about 3/4 cup
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- 1 cup whole wheat panko
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or ghee
For serving
- tzatziki (see recipe here)
- pita bread
- diced red onion and tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- Stir together the quinoa, eggs, onion, olives, feta, garlic, oregano, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the panko. Stir until well combined and then allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes or so to allow panko to absorb some moisture.
- Gently form into twelve patties about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil or ghee in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add as many patties as you can without overcrowding the pan, allowing for a bit of space between each patty. Cook until bottoms turn brown, about 6-9 minutes. Carefully flip each patty over and cook again until brown, another 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack then repeat with the remaining patties, adding more oil if necessary.
- Serve with tzatziki, pita, diced red onion, and diced tomatoes.