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Protein-Rich Mix-Veg Quinoa Cutlets | Pan-Fried Quinoa Patties

Richa GuptaThu Oct 19 2023
IndianVeganSnack
Protein-Rich Mix-Veg Quinoa Cutlets | Pan-Fried Quinoa Patties

Looking for a healthy, protein-rich, high-fiber evening snack recipe?

Or are you looking for a no-cheese, non-fried party snack recipe?

Or do you just want to include quinoa and some extra veggies in your diet?

Whatever your reason, you have to try this crispy, healthy, and tasty mix-veg quinoa cutlet (quinoa patties) recipe. These are not just delicious but also non-greasy and light too. Instead of deep frying, I shallow-fried these cutlets using very little oil.

Story Time

I made these cutlets for the first time when my European friends came over to our home for some home-cooked food. I was a little afraid because I had no idea about their taste palette and the fact that they can’t eat spicy food. Thinking about it was making me nervous. But then I just thought of introducing more vegetables in the meal, more grains, avoiding chili, and adding a lot of different spices altogether. My idea was to make them feel how tasty and delicious a complete vegetarian or vegan meal can be.

I decided to cook something with quinoa because they were aware of this ingredient and probably tried it too. So, there would be something familiar on the table. It also turned out to be the recipe testing day for me. I created the recipe for the first time and it would be nice to get the opinion of non-Indians and see if they can also enjoy it. Anyway, I served these veggie-loaded quinoa cutlets to my friends and they went crazy with the flavors. I was surprised to see the entire plate was finished and I had to cook one more batch of these quinoa patties. They loved it so much that gave me the confidence to share the recipe here. I can guarantee you that everyone will love it and happily include such healthy ingredients in their diet. For my next house party, this recipe is saved.

What is a cutlet?

Cutlets are fried patties that are made of potatoes, different vegetables, or meat. Different spices and herbs are also added to enhance the flavors of cutlets. The ingredients are mashed together and shaped into a firm patty. The patties are then deep-fried, shallow-fried, or baked in an oven. These are also known as fritters, pakoras (pakoda), patty, or kebab.

Is Quinoa a grain or a seed?

Quinoa is a pseudo-grain or a seed and it is actually a member of the spinach, chard, and beet family. It is often considered in a cereal grain group and it is also cooked like rice or other grains. But it is a seed of the Chenopodium plant. This plant is also used for medicinal purposes and its leaves are consumed as a vegetable. But this ancient ingredient is grown for its seeds and to cook many recipes like soup, bread, pulao, salad, cutlets, etc.

Mix Veg Quinoa Cutlets
It contains quinoa, mixed vegetables like broccoli, carrot, peas and corns.

What are the benefits of quinoa?

Humans have been eating Quinoa for more than 7000 years. It is an ancient ingredient that has gained popularity in recent years. It is high in proteins and lots of other vitamins and minerals too. Quinoa is also rich in magnesium, zinc, and iron. Red and black quinoa have about twice the antioxidant power.

We consume it regularly and make salads, pulao, cutlets, energy balls, and even granola.

Can we bake these quinoa cutlets?

Yes. Of course! You can even bake these cutlets or make them in the air fryer. The texture would be different and baked cutlets may feel slightly dry. To bake, preheat your oven or microwave to 200°C and then bake until golden brown. It may take 12 to 15 minutes.

Is this recipe Vegan?

Yes. All the ingredients used in this recipe and plant-based and vegan. You can try other vegan recipes from the website like Avocado Hummus Sandwich, Protein-Rich Gond ke Ladoo (Indian Energy Balls), and Spinach Pesto.

How to store quinoa cutlets?

You can make the mixture and store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. If the vegetables release any moisture, simply add some bread crumbs to make firm patties.

You can also make small patties and put them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. They develop more flavor the next day. To cook, take them out and shallow-fry in a pan.

Can we freeze quinoa cutlets?

Yes. Of course! I do it all the time. I always make a big batch of the cutlets, shape them as needed, and then put them in the freezer on a plate. Once frozen, I transfer them to a zip-lock bag. You can freeze them for about a month (or more).

To cook, take them out of the freezer and let them rest for a few minutes. Then shallow-fry. There is no need to thaw.

More Quinoa Recipes – just as good

  1. Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Quinoa Granola

  2. No Onion, No Garlic Quinoa Pulao

  3. Mix-Veg Quinoa Pulao

  4. Quinoa Lentil Pulao

More Party Snacks Recipes

  1. Non-Fried & Crispy Chickpea Falafel

  2. Non-Fried Dahi Puri Chaat

  3. Bombay-Style Sukha Bhel (Dry Bhel Puri)

  4. Non-Fried Cheese Chutney Bomb

  5. Broccoli & Zucchini Fritters (Eggless)

  6. Non-Fried & Crispy Moong Dal Falafel

Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this quick and easy evening snack – mix-veg quinoa cutlets – at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it and make it again and again. Homemade snacks are always tastier and contain the best quality ingredients. You can enjoy it for a healthy and tasty evening snack and serve it at your house parties too. Everyone is going to love it.

If you try this recipe and like it too, please share the photo of your creation on Instagram and tag us @thefearlesscooking. We just love to see your recreation of our recipes.

Happy Cooking 🙂

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Richa

Protein-Rich Mix-Veg Quinoa Cutlets | Pan-Fried Quinoa Patties

Crispy. Tasty. Irresistible.

Though an ancient ingredient, quinoa has gained popularity in recent years. It is highly nutritious and even considered a 'superfood'. Mix it with some veggies, shape it into a patty, and cook. This is the tastiest way to include quinoa in your diet.

Try it today!

10

Servings

15 min

Prep Time

35 min

Cook Time

50 min

Total Time

Courses

Snack

Cuisines

Indian Vegan

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Vegetables

Seasonings

Other

Steps

Cook Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa one or two times with water.
  2. In a saucepan, add rinsed quinoa and water. Cook on high flame until water starts to boil. 
    3. It takes around 5 minutes.
  3. Once the water starts to boil, lower the flame, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed by the quinoa. 
    4. It would tale around 10 minutes on low flame.
  4. Remove from the flame and keep it covered for a few minutes. 
  5. Fluff using a fork and your quinoa is ready. Keep it aside while we prepare other ingredients. 
Prepare Mixture
  1. In a small bowl, add frozen peas and hot water. Let it rest for a few minutes until soft.
  2. To a large bowl, add all the finely chopped vegetables, seasonings, cooked quinoa, and flax seeds. Mix well, preferably with your hands. 
    3. For better results, lightly chop green peas and sweet corns using a vegetable chopper.
  3. Start adding bread crumbs in parts (1/2 cup at a time). Mix and combine everything well. Keep adding until you get a firm dough ball. 
    4. Try making a patty. You should be able to make a firm patty with no cracks.
  4. Taste and adjust salt and other seasonings, if needed. 
  5. Cover the mixture and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Shape Cutlets
  1. Method 1 - Apply some oil on your palms and take a small amount of the mixture. Roll the mixture between your palms and press it gently into a patty shape. Repeat. 
    2. You will get around 25-30 medium sized cutlets.
  2. Method 2 - Lightly dust a surface with some flour. Take a generous amount of the mixture and roll it on the surface using your fingers (approx. 1/2 inch thickness). Use a cookie cutter to cut the cutlets into your desired shape. 
    3. This method is faster than the other one and you get the same size of cutlets.
Pan-Frying Cutlets
  1. Heat 2 to 3 Tbsp of oil in a pan. 
  2. Place a few cutlets and cook on medium flame until golden brown. Flip and cook from the other side too. 
    3. Do not over-crowd the pan.
  3. Once cooked and crispy, remove them on a plate lined with tissue paper. This will absorb excess oil. 
  4. Serve hot with your choice of sauce. It tastes best with a hot cup of chai or coffee. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Add any vegetables of your choice. No need to cook them as they are finely chopped and get cooked while frying. 
  2. Excess bread crumbs will make the mixture dry and develop cracks while shaping. If they are less, you won't get a firm patty. 
  3. Resting ensures better flavour and it gives enough time to the bread crumbs to absorb any excess moisture.
  4. Make a big batch of the cutlets and freeze them. This makes a good homemade instant snack option. 
  5. This mixture will make around 25 to 30 pieces of medium-sized cutlets that can easily serve 10 to 12 people.

FAQs

Is Quinoa a grain or a seed?
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Quinoa is a pseudo-grain or a seed and it is actually a member of the spinach, chard, and beet family. It is often considered in a cereal grain group and it is also cooked like rice or other grains. But it is a seed of the Chenopodium plant. This plant is also used for medicinal purposes and its leaves are consumed as a vegetable. But this ancient ingredient is grown for its seeds and to cook many recipes like soup, bread, pulao, salad, cutlets, etc.

What are the benefits of quinoa?
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Humans have been eating Quinoa for more than 7000 years. It is an ancient ingredient that has gained popularity in recent years. It is high in proteins and lots of other vitamins and minerals too. Quinoa is also rich in magnesium, zinc, and iron. Red and black quinoa have about twice the antioxidant power. We consume it regularly and make salads, pulao, cutlets, energy balls, and even granola.
Can we bake these quinoa cutlets?
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Yes. Of course! You can even bake these cutlets or make them in the air fryer. The texture would be different and baked cutlets may feel slightly dry. To bake, preheat your oven or microwave to 200°C and then bake until golden brown. It may take 12 to 15 minutes.

Can we freeze quinoa cutlets?
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Yes. Of course! I do it all the time. I always make a big batch of the cutlets, shape them as needed, and then put them in the freezer on a plate. Once frozen, I transfer them to a zip-lock bag. You can freeze them for about a month (or more). To cook, take them out of the freezer and let them rest for a few minutes. Then shallow-fry. There is no need to thaw.
How to cook quinoa?
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Cooking quinoa perfectly could be difficult. It turns out sticky and sometimes uncooked and that is one reason many people stop using it. But it is very simple and easy to cook quinoa perfectly. The correct of quinoa and water is important. Follow the below-mentioned steps:

  1. Take quinoa – 3/4 Cup and rinse it one or two times with water.
  2. In a saucepan, add quinoa and 1 Cup of water.
  3. Cook on high flame until water starts to boil. It would take around 5 min.
  4. Lower the flame, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed by the quinoa. It would take around 10 minutes.
  5. Once done, remove it from the flame and let it cover for a few minutes.
  6. Fluff using a fork and your quinoa is ready.

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