Kale Quinoa Patties

prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 10-12 minutes
makes approx. 10 patties

what you’ll need

• 2 ½ c cooked quinoa, cooled
• 4 c kale, cleaned, deveined, chopped small
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ yellow onion, diced small
• ½ c chives, chopped
• ½ c Parmesan, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ c bread crumbs (use gluten free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten free)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for frying

let’s do it

• combine quinoa, eggs, Parmesan, chives and salt in medium mixing bowl
• heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium heat
• sweat onions and garlic, approximately 3 minutes
• add kale to skillet
• cook until kale is bright green and soft
• add kale mixture to quinoa
• add breadcrumbs and stir to combine ingredients
• place clean skillet on medium heat
• add enough oil to coat bottom of pan
• form patties using ½ c of quinoa mixture
• place patties in skillet being careful not to splash hot oil
• do not overcrowd the pan
• fry until golden brown on each side, approximately 5 minutes per side
• remove patties, drain on paper towel, and serve

“Sweating means to draw the moisture out without browning. Sautéing is when you cook over medium-high heat to brown the veggies, sweating is cooking them over medium heat until they are soft and translucent, but not brown. It helps to build their flavor.” – Cheryl


Compliments: www.cherylstyle.com