Crispy Quinoa Sliders Recipe

Name: Crispy Quinoa Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2/3 cup quinoa; Two 1-inch-thick slices of wheat bread, crusts removed and bread cubed; 2 large eggs; 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 3 small garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Mini burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles, for serving

Servings: persons

2/3 cup quinoa
Two 1-inch-thick slices of wheat bread, crusts removed and bread cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Mini burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa in boiling water until just tender, 10 minutes.
2
Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
3
In a food processor, pulse the bread until coarse crumbs form; you should have about 1 cup.
4
In a bowl, whisk the eggs.
5
Squeeze the liquid from the zucchini and add the zucchini to the eggs.
6
Stir in the cheese, chives, garlic, salt and pepper.
7
Mix in the quinoa and bread crumbs.
8
Let stand for 10 minutes.
9
Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop 12 mounds and form each one into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
10
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
11
Add 6 patties and cook until golden on the bottom, 3 minutes.
12
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet, flip the patties and cook for 3 minutes, until crisp.
13
Repeat with the remaining patties and oil.
14
Serve with buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup quinoa, Two 1-inch-thick slices of wheat bread, crusts removed and bread cubed, 2 large eggs, 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini, and more.

Yes, Crispy Quinoa Sliders falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Quinoa Sliders

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