Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 2  eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ((gluten free breadcrumbs can be used here))
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
  • 1  teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instruction

  • Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent and slightly browned. Add fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute or until soft. Remove from heat and pour over quinoa.
  • To quinoa mixture, add beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese and seasonings. Form into 4 patties.
  • Wipe out skillet. Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Place patties in hot oil and cook for about 10 minutes or until browned. Flip and repeat on other side. Add more oil as necessary.
  • Serve immediately.