Quinoa Spinach Patties

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.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 14 patties

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Place cooled cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
2. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, salt, spinach, and breadcrumbs.
3. Mix well and let sit for a few minutes.
4. The batter should be moist, but not runny.
5. Form 1/4 cup sized patties.
6. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
7. In 2 or 3 batches cook the patties covered for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.