From my home to yours: Simple Quinoa Patties with Avocado Sauce
Quinoa Patties:
Makes 6 medium sized Quinoa Patties
- 2 1/2 Cups of Water
- 2 Cups of Quinoa
- 1 tsp Goya Adobo
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp of Coconut Oil
Avocado Sauce:
- 2 Avocados
- 1/3 of a white onion
- 2 tsps of Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp of Goya Adobo
- 1 tsp of Parsley
- 1 tsp of Paprika
- 1 tsp of Black Pepper
- 1/2 of a small tomato
- 1 very small piece of a Jalapeno
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/3 of Milk
Quinoa is a new dish that I found about last year. Hard to believe, but it is true. Quinoa can be used in replacement of rice for a healthier option (in my family replacing rice is a no no). But quinoa is delicious in its own way. It has a plain flavor, but by adding the ingredients you like, it will make it a tasty meal. Quinoa was a sacred grain to the Inca Empire in Peru. This grain is high in fiber, very nutritious, gluten free, high in proteins, contains amino acids, and loaded with antioxidants.
I decided to make my own recipe for the quinoa patties, and add a special sauce (you know like add some Latina flavor).
This was my first time making quinoa patties. It was hard to keep the patties from not falling apart. I read some tips that you can add egg and breadcrumbs to make it easier for the patties stick together.
First boil 2 1/2 cups water in a pot with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of Goya Adobo. Then add about 2 cups of quinoa. The quinoa should be ready in about 15 - 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
In a separate pan heat up coconut oil and add minced garlic. Chop half a white onion into small pieces and saute the onions and add 1 tsp of garlic salt.
When the quinoa and sauteed onions are ready add together into a bowl and mix. At this time you can add eggs and breadcrumbs to make it stick better. Make little quinoa balls and squish them into patty shapes. Once done if you are feeling lazy (like me and super hungry) pop them in the oven for about 20 minutes, if you are not feeling lazy in a pan fry the quinoa patties. Frying the quinoa patties will give it a crunchier kick.
For the avocado sauce peel 2 avocados, throw out the seeds and add the rest to the blender. Add to the blender onion, tomato, jalapeno, garlic, and milk. Add all the seasonings paprika, black pepper, parsley, garlic salt, and Adobo. Then blend until paste like. Taste and add more garlic salt if it needs more flavor.
When it is ready to serve put some avocado sauce on top of the patty. Enjoy!
How do you like to eat your quinoa?
