Author Notes: A friend of mine was put on a very restricted diet and came up with these patties as a result. They are incredibly healthy and even more delicious! —elliemetrick
Makes: approximately 25 patties
Ingredients
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2
cups Organic Quinoa
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1
packet Organic Spinach (large clamshell, about 11 oz), chopped finely
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2
Large Zucchinis , grated
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2
Large Leeks, chopped finely
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2
Organic Eggs
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1
teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, or more if you like spice!
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1
dash Chili Flakes
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1
cup Goat Cheese (or 1 10 oz package)
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1
teaspoon Olive Oil
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1
dash Salt
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1
dash Pepper
Directions
- Rinse quinoa. Bring 4 cups of salter water to a boil and add quinoa. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, covered, and transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add chopped leeks and sauté with salt and pepper until soft but not brown. Add zucchini and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add spinach and let wilt. Allow vegetable mixture to cool.
- Combine quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, goat cheese, cayenne, and chili flakes. Combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a quarter cup measurement with quinoa mixture. Place upside down on a lined baking sheet to form patty shape (the same way you may build a sand castle!). If the quinoa is not sliding out easily, rinse the measuring cup with water between each patty. Continue until all patties are formed.
- Bake for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees, or until brown and crispy.