QUINOA SPINACH PATTIES

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Fantastic recipe from my favorite web site skinny taste.com. I make this at least once a week. Quinoa is very good for you and delicious as well. 1 cup of uncooked quinoa equals 3 cups cooked quinoa.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 14 patties

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups quinoa, cooked
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 medium onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup plain breadcrumbs, I use 1 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place cooled cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, salt, spinach, and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix well and let sit for a few minutes.
  • The batter should be moist, but not runny.
  • Form 1/4 cup sized patties.
  • Heat olive 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 golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 10.7

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