Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook with 2 cups water until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let it cool.

Chop your choice of vegetables into small pieces and combine them with cooled quinoa in a large mixing bowl.

Add breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the quinoa mixture and mix until combined.

Form patties about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick, yielding 10-12 patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Heat oil in a skillet and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Serve warm with optional toppings like avocado and Greek yogurt, garnished with fresh herbs.