Think quinoa is a “girlie” food – think again. My hubby couldn’t get enough of these quinoa patties. Must be the goat cheese.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 carrot, shredded or finely diced
- 3 green onions, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
- 3 oz softened goat cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil (feel free to use olive oil if you don’t have avocado)
- sliced avocado (for garnish)
- your favorite hummus
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl combine the first 5 ingredients (quinoa, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper) and mix well.
2. Stir in the beaten eggs, bread crumbs and goat cheese until well blended.
3. Form into patties about 1 inch thick (I got about 8)
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add patties. I can usually fit about four at a time.
5. Cook for ~8 minutes, or until the bottom is golden. Flip and cook on the other side until golden (~5 or 6 minutes)
6. Remove onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
7. Heat another tablespoon of oil and cook the remainder of the patties.
8. Top with a dollop of hummus and some sliced avocado or your garnish of choice.
*Inspired by this recipe over at Seaweed & Sassafras.
Robyn Spurr is a Certified Health Coach, Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss. She helps women reach their healthy, natural weight and stay there without all the diet craziness.
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