Spinach Quinoa Patties

Quinoa Patties

Quinoa seems to have crossed the line of being all the rage and became a kitchen staple, next to couscous and buckwheat. It has more versatility as I can work it into a salad, main dish, and it holds very well as a patty in this easy and quick recipe.

Adapted from "Super Natural Every Day: Well-Loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen" by H. Swanson

• 2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 yellow or white onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan / Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
• 1 cup spinach, thawed

1. Saute onions till transulent, stir in garlic, set aside.

2. Combine the quinoa, eggs, and salt in a medium bowl. 

3. Stir in onion / garlic, cheese. 

4. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let sit for a few minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. 

5. Form small patties, 5x2cm. 

5. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat, add patties.

7. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, on each side until the bottoms are deeply browned. 

Serve with any sauce of your choice.