Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 16 oz. mushrooms (chopped)
  • 1 zucchini (grated)
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa ((3/4 cup dry))
  • plenty of salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more, if you like spicy!)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook quinoa according to directions, if it's not already cooked.
  • Sauté mushrooms and grated zucchini in 2 tablespoons olive oil with a generous pinch of salt over medium-high heat. Stir only once in the beginning, and allow liquid from vegetables to evaporate. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Mix cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and all remaining ingredients (except for the extra olive oil) in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Form 6-8 patties with the mixture and fry over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
  • Move patties to parchment covered baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.