Quinoa Patties in Rosemary Tomato Sauce

Baked quinoa patties finished in a fresh rosemary tomato sauce.

Born from leftover quinoa and a nearly-empty fridge, now one of the house favourites — baked quinoa patties finished in a fresh rosemary tomato sauce.

Makes about 4 servings

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

  • Calories: ~170 kcal
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fibre: 3 g

Estimated values.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 red pepper, finely diced
  • A handful of parsley, chopped
  • Your favourite spices
  • 1 jar preserved (winter) tomatoes
  • Fresh rosemary and thyme

Method

  1. Mix the quinoa with the eggs, pepper, parsley and spices; shape into patties (they freeze beautifully at this point).
  2. Bake on baking paper at 200 °C for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile simmer the tomatoes with the rosemary and thyme.
  4. Add the baked patties to the sauce and cook 5 minutes more.

Originally shared on our Instagram.