QUINOA PATTIES

Chinese greens

Crispy outside and moist inside supergrain patties.  Quinoa grain can contain 16 percent protein and is rich in minerals.  I added tender leafy Chinese greens in the patty for color and extra taste.  I used Chinese greens because they are growing in my garden now, but baby spinach, cilantro, chard or parsley is just as good.

Cook quinoa soft for this recipe.

2 1/4 cup filtered water

1 cup of rinsed quinoa.

Sea salt

Thyme

Coriander

To cook quinoa: 

1. Salt water to taste, add a pinch of thyme and coriander (or your favorite spices), then add rinsed quinoa.

2. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the grain is soft.

3. Let sit covered 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.  Let it cool before adding veggies and forming patties.

 To make patties you will need:

1/2 Green pepper

1/2 Red pepper

Medium Onion

Handful cilantro, baby spinach or any tender green.

1 tablespoon of garbanzo (chick pea) flour

1/4 tsp each obay, sea salt, dulse, chia seeds

1. Mix quinoa, chopped veggies, flour and spices together.

2. Gently shape patties.

3. In a pre-heated non-stick or cast iron skillet with a small amount of olive oil, fry on each side 3-5 minutes or until crispy golden brown.

Eat with a salad of avocado, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and romaine lettuce tossed with olive oil, lime dressing.