Ingredients for - OMG! Quinoa Patties

1. Low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup
2. Dry quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup
3. Water ¾ cup
4. Olive oil, or more as needed, divided 3 tablespoons
5. White onion, chopped 1
6. Zucchini, grated 1
7. Carrot, grated 1 large
8. Garlic powder, or more to taste 1 large
9. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 large
10. Large eggs, lightly beaten 4
11. Oat groats, ground into a powder ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - OMG! Quinoa Patties

1 . Stage

Bring vegetable broth, water, and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa onto a large platter to cool.

2 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, zucchini, and carrot in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool.

3 . Stage

Mix cooled vegetables with 3 cups of the cooled quinoa in a large bowl; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour eggs and ground oats into the bowl; stir until the mixture comes together. Divide mixture into 14 portions and shape into patties.

4 . Stage

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Use more oil between batches as needed.