Baked Gluten-Free Quinoa and Vegetable Patties

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Crisp on the outside and tender inside, these baked quinoa patties are packed with colorful veggies and gluten-free goodness. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs cooked quinoa, grated carrot, finely chopped zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini, 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.
3. Step 3: Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 patties about 3 inches in diameter. Place patties on the prepared baking sheet and brush each with 2 tbsp olive oil evenly.
4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip patties and bake an additional 15 minutes until the outsides are golden and firm. Serve warm as a main or side dish.