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Published: Jun 26, 2014 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters

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Broccoli, beans and quinoa come together to make this amazing pan fried fritters that can be used as a patty inside a burger or can be served as an appetizer or finger food.
 
Bean Fritters

This week I am doing my bookmarked recipes from my BM partner, Mireille’s space. She has some amazing recipes and it was quite a task for me to shortlist what I was going to make. This recipe for Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters caught my eyes right after she had posted it.

I am always on the lookout for recipes using whole grain and when I saw this one with Quinoa, I wanted to try it right away. Initially, I thought of making it as a complete dinner by making this as a burger patty, but decided to go low carb and hence used it as a finger food.

I made small cutlet sized patty and pan fried them. In the recipe, I used some Indian spices and modified it to our liking. I also used some spicy cheeses to bring some heat into the dish.

Preparation time – 15 minutes
Cooking time – about 40 minutes
Difficulty level – easy

fritters in my palm

Ingredients to make Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters – (makes about 30 medium cutlets or 20 large ones)

  • Quinoa – ½ cup
  • Black beans – 1 15 oz can
  • Garbanzo beans/chick peas – 1 15 oz can
  • Broccoli – about 7 oz
  • Cheese (any combination of 2-3) – about½ cup (I used habanero cheddar and jalapeno Muenster)
  • Crushed red pepper – 1 teaspoon (adjust based on your spice level)
  • Garam masala – 1 tsp
  • Dhaniya Jeera powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste) be careful when adding salt since cheese has salt in it)
  • Oil – to pan fry the fritters

Procedure –

  • Wash the quinoa well and then cook it in about 1 cup of water until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa looks fluffy.
Cooked quinoa
  • Steam the broccoli florets and then keep them aside. Rinse the canned beans and keep them ready as well.
  • In a food processor bowl, add the beans and the broccoli and coarsely grind them to a paste.
beans and the broccoli in food processor jar
  • Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and then add the cooked quinoa and then rest of the ingredients (except oil). Combine everything with your hand to form a thick mixture.
fritter dough in a bowl
  • Make patties with this mixture and then layer them on a baking sheet. I made flat ones and cylindrical ones. Refrigerate this mixture for about an hour. At this stage you could also freeze the shaped patties and then pan fry them when needed.
Broccoli Quinoa and Beans patties shaped and arranged on a baking tray
  • Heat a heavy skillet and add about a teaspoon of oil to coat the surface. Lay the chilled patties and let them cook evenly on the all the sides. Add more oil as needed to fry the fritters.
pan frying the Broccoli Quinoa and Beans patties
  • Remove the fritters on a baking sheet and then bake them for additional 5-7 minutes (rotating once in-between) at 300 F. This step is optional but helps to crisp up the patties.
  • Serve the Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters with any dipping sauce. My kids ate it with ketchup for their dinner and loved it.
Broccoli Quinoa and Beans Fritters %%
 
 

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Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters

Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters

Broccoli, beans and quinoa come together to make this amazing pan fried fritters that can be used as a patty inside a burger or can be served as an appetizer or finger food.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 20 fritters
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Quinoa
  • 15 oz can Black beans
  • 15 oz can Garbanzo beans/chick peas
  • 7 oz Broccoli
  • ½ cup Cheese any combination of 2-3 – about½ cup (I used habanero cheddar and jalapeno Muenster)
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper adjust based on your spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Dhaniya Jeera powder
  • Salt – to taste) be careful when adding salt since cheese has salt in it)
  • Oil – to pan fry the fritters

Instructions

  • Wash the quinoa well and then cook it in about 1 cup of water until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa looks fluffy.
  • Steam the broccoli florets and then keep them aside. Rinse the canned beans and keep them ready as well.
  • In a food processor bowl, add the beans and the broccoli and coarsely grind them to a paste.
  • Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and then add the cooked quinoa and then rest of the ingredients (except oil). Combine everything with your hand to form a thick mixture.
  • Make patties with this mixture and then layer them on a baking sheet. I made flat ones and cylindrical ones. Refrigerate this mixture for about an hour. At this stage you could also freeze the shaped patties and then pan fry them when needed.
  • Heat a heavy skillet and add about a teaspoon of oil to coat the surface. Lay the chilled patties and let them cook evenly on the all the sides. Add more oil as needed to fry the fritters.
  • Remove the fritters on a baking sheet and then bake them for additional 5-7 minutes (rotating once in-between) at 300 F. This step is optional but helps to crisp up the patties.
  • Serve the Broccoli Quinoa And Bean Fritters with any dipping sauce. My kids ate it with ketchup for their dinner and loved it.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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