As these patties cook, the mozzarella cheese browns and creates a deliciously crisp crust. Prepare the sauce while the patties chill and let it stand at room temperature so the flavors blend.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4; 2 patties and 1/4 cup sauce per serving
Ingredients
Patties
Sauce
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and quinoa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 2
Spread the quinoa in a thin layer on a large piece of wax paper. Let cool for about 10 minutes (you don’t want it to be hot enough to cook the egg or melt the cheese). Transfer to a medium bowl.
Step 3
Stir in the remaining ingredients for the patties.
Step 4
Lightly coat a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Spoon enough mixture into the measuring cup to lightly pack. Invert onto a small baking sheet. Repeat to make 7 more patties. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the sauce ingredients until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
Step 6
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chilled patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until heated through and browned.
Step 7
Serve the sauce at room temperature with the patties.
Nutrition information
Step 8
(Per serving)
Step 9
Calories: 286
Step 10
Total fat: 9.0g
Step 11
Saturated: 2.0g
Step 12
Trans: 0.0g
Step 13
Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
Step 14
Monounsaturated: 4.0g
Step 15
Cholesterol: 10mg
Step 16
Sodium: 284mg
Step 17
Carbohydrates: 36g
Step 18
Fiber: 5g
Step 19
Sugars: 2g
Step 20
Protein: 16g
Step 21
Calcium: 295mg
Step 22
Potassium: 423mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 23
2 1/2 starch
Step 24
1 1/2 lean meat
