Ok, I have been promising this for over a week now. This was a quinoa experiment that went very well. A vegetarian slider recipe that will fill your stomach with its healthy and nutritious ingredients.

vegetarian slider picnic, simple vegetarian slider recipe by kids activities blog. — _{Let’s make vegetarian sliders for a snack!}

let’s make vegetarian slider recipe

I made vegetarian sliders which are just perfect for that indoor January picnic.

This recipe was inspired by two I came across on Pinterest – both using quinoa and the recipes were very similar. One was a quinoa burger from eating well…living thin and the other was cheesy quinoa cakes from spoon fork bacon.

I made a few modifications and turned them into mini sandwiches because tiny food just tastes better.

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Vegetarian Slider Recipe

2 cups cooked quinoa
2/3 cups of shredded cheese – I used a white cheddar
2/3 cup cottage cheese (can be low fat)
1 cup carrot grated
2 green onions
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil for frying

instructions to make vegetarian sliders

vegetarian slider mix, simple vegetarian sliders by kids activities blog. — _{Mix those main ingredients all together!}

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, onions, eggs, flour, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Mix together until it is a sticky mess.

vegetarian sliders frying, vegetarian patties, simple vegetarian sliders by kids activities blog. — _{Now, fry those healthy patties on healthy olive oil!}

Step 3

Use a large serving spoon (or small measuring cup) to scoop out a small patty size plop and then flatten them out a bit once they are placed into a pan with oil.

Step 4

Fry until golden brown. Mine took about 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

Add your favorite burger toppings in miniature.

vegetarian slider, healthy burger, simple vegetarian sliders by kids activities blog. — _{Top those yummy patties with vegetables.}

our experience making these vegetarian sliders

They are really good. I am not just saying that. We are putting this recipe into the family meal rotation. This was a hit with 2/3 of my kids. One of those is my very pickiest eater who sat and ate these plains by the handfuls. Since he is opposed to bread in any fashion, he wasn’t impressed with the cuteness of the slider.

Who doesn’t appreciate the cuteness of the slider?

Yield: 4-5 mini burgers

Simple Vegetarian Slider Recipe

Name: Simple Vegetarian Slider Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa; 2/3 cups of shredded cheese – I used a white cheddar; 2/3 cup cottage cheese (can be low fat); 1 cup carrot grated; 2 green onions; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Olive oil for frying

These simple vegetarian sliders can also be served as an appetizer or main dish. It is simply filled with those chewy and tacky cheese along with healthy options of vegetables!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
2/3 cups of shredded cheese – I used a white cheddar
2/3 cup cottage cheese (can be low fat)
1 cup carrot grated
2 green onions
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil for frying

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, onions, eggs, flour, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
Mix together until it is a sticky mess.
Use a large serving spoon (or small measuring cup) to scoop out a small patty size plop and then flatten them out a bit once they are placed into a pan with oil.
Fry until golden brown. Mine took about 5 minutes per side.
Add your favorite burger toppings in miniature.