Quinoa and Spinach Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 4 eggs (whisked)
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese*
• 3 large scallions (sliced thin)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup steamed spinach (chopped (frozen is fine))
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (for GF, be sure to use GF breadcrumbs)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

• 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.
• Cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Let it cool.
• 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 1/4 cup each.
• 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.

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