Quinoa and Spinach Patties

Servings: 7 | Amount Per Serving: 2 patties

• Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 7.5g
• Carbohydrates: 30.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g
• Sugar: 2g | Protein: 11.5g
• Sodium: 429.5mg | Cholesterol: 110mg
• Fiber: 3g

• Prep Time: 5mins
• Cook Time: 55mins
• Total Time: 1hr

Ingredients

• 1) 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2) 2 cups water
• 3) 4 eggs, whisked
• 4) 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• 5) 3 large scallions, sliced thin
• 6) 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 7) 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8) 1 cup steamed spinach, chopped (frozen is fine)
• 9) 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 10) 1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps

• 1) Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and place the grains in a medium sauce pan with 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
• 2) Cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Let it cool.
• 3) In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, eggs, Parmesan, scallions, garlic, salt, steamed spinach, and breadcrumbs.
  Let everything sit for a few minutes to absorb the liquid. The batter should be moist, but not runny. Form patties 0.25 cup each.
• 4) Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. In 2 or 3 batches, cook the patties covered for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until browned and golden.

Notes

• 1) Add other vegetables such as onions or peppers.
• 2) Add dried oregano, basil and/or thyme to the breacrumbs for added flavor.
• 3) Serve with lemon or a lemon-yogurt dip.
• 4) Substitute breadcrumbs for almond flour or oats. In this case, add extra herbs.