Categories: dinner, side

Ingredients

• 2 c cooked quinoa
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 c chopped scallions
• 1/3 c chopped red onion
• 4 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t sea salt
• 1 c panko crumbs
• 1/2 c shredded monterey jack cheese (or cheese of your choice)
• 2 T olive oil (for pan-fried method)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and eggs. Add the scallions, red onion, garlic and spices and stir until well combined. Next, add the panko crumbs, followed by the cheese, and mix well.

2. Take a small ball of the mixture and gently form it into a 1" ball, then flatten into a patty. Repeat with the rest of the mixture until you have about a dozen patties. If the mixture is too moist, add a bit more bread crumbs or a small amount of flour. If it’s too dry, add a little water, one teaspoonful at a time.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium low heat and add the olive oil. When oil is hot, carefully place patties into the skillet and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until a deep golden brown. Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack over a plate lined with paper towels to allow the remaining oil to drain. Repeat with the rest of the patties.

4. Serve warm or cool with your favorite dipping sauce or by themselves. Enjoy!

5. • If using the baking method, bake the patties for about 20 minutes at 400°. Flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack, then serve.

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