Pesto Quinoa Patties with Couscous

These Pesto Quinoa Patties with Couscous are a tasty and healthy vegetarian option. They are a great choice for a healthy meal because they taste great with pesto, quinoa, and couscous.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil

Add the rinsed quinoa and reduce heat to low

Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, pesto sauce, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Stir in the cooked couscous and mix again until all ingredients are evenly distributed

Form the mixture into patties using your hands

You should be able to make 6-8 patties, depending on the size you prefer

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Place the quinoa patties in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy

Serve the Pesto Quinoa Patties with Couscous hot, garnished with additional pesto sauce if desired