on Mar 29, 2016, Updated Aug 23, 2023 You see how I’m gravitating? Between cheesy Keema Pizza and these over-the-top healthy Beet and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties? It’s how I function. Completely indecisive about everything in my life. Starting from what to eat. And mostly ending at everything. This wasn’t planned or anything. I just wanted to cook with Quinoa. I at least knew that. So I rummaged in the fridge, and dug out whatever was lying around. A few beetroots, some goat cheese, a bit of spinach. These patties are a great fridge cleaning exercise. Trust me. I know. But I’m totally digging the color. They look fabulous, don’t they? You can almost feel ‘healthy’ radiating from them. They are really flavorful from the beetroot and spinach, and slightly tart from the goat cheese. They are also slightly crunchy on the outside from all the quinoa that gets nice and crisp; and juicy inside. They reminded me of all the vegetable cutlets we used to get on Indian Railways when we travelled by train as a kid. I wanted them mainly because of the bright pink color. Which is also half the reason why I love these quinoa patties. I’m sure you are cribbing because this is a ‘Quinoa’ recipe. I always thought that it’s a pretty foo-fah ingredient. You know, one of those trendy superfoods that come and go, are heavy on the pocket and generally a fad. But google tells me otherwise. Quinoa is a high-protein, nutrient and antioxidant rich grain that even had an entire year dedicated to it by The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. I will understand if you don’t want to buy the grain specifically for this recipe, or don’t have it easily available. You can just as easily swap Quinoa with Bulgur/ Broken Wheat/ Daliya and get the exact same flavor. They both have a nutty taste and texture, and crisp up when cooked in oil. But whatever you do, give these colorful patties a try. I ended up snacking on them with my tea last evening, and then rolling them in chapatis with a fried egg for breakfast. Major satisfaction. Love this recipe? I have more. Follow me on Pinterest and Instagram for a daily dose of delish.
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