Quinoa Patties

Name: Quinoa Patties
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 bunch spring onions, white part finely diced; 1 cup leafy greens, like kale, spinach, basil or another herb, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (wholegrain or gluten-free); 4 eggs, beaten; Sea salt, a good pinch; Ground pepper, to taste; Avocado salsa, pesto or guacamole, to serve; Coconut oil, ghee or butter, for frying

by Georgia Harding November 29, 2016

This recipe is versatile and can be used to build a tasty, protein-rich meal. The patties are perfect for the lunchbox and delicious both hot and cold.

Makes: 15–20 patties

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Quinoa Patties

By: Georgia Harding

These patties are perfect for the lunchbox and delicious both hot and cold.

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch spring onions, white part finely diced
1 cup leafy greens, like kale, spinach, basil or another herb, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (wholegrain or gluten-free)
4 eggs, beaten
Sea salt, a good pinch
Ground pepper, to taste
Avocado salsa, pesto or guacamole, to serve
Coconut oil, ghee or butter, for frying

Method

Mix all ingredients except oil together until well combined.
In large frypan, add a good couple of tbsp of coconut oil, ghee or butter.
Heat over a moderate heat and drop a good heaped tablespoon of quinoa mixture into oil.
Press down a little with back of spatula.
Cook until edges start to brown. Carefully turn and brown other side.
Enjoy immediately or allow to cool and store in fridge.
Serve with avocado salsa (pictured), pesto or guacamole.