Greek Lemon‑Herb Quinoa Bites
Mini quinoa patties flavored with lemon and oregano, served with a simple olive‑oil drizzle.

Total
24 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine quinoa, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Form mixture into 6 small patties.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat; cook patties 5‑6 minutes per side until golden.
- 4
Drizzle remaining olive oil over cooked bites before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
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