Greek Quinoa Patties (skinny)

By learen

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c cooked quinoa, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/3 c finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 c grated parmesan or gruyere cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 c whole grain bread crumbs, plus more if needed
• 1 T olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cooked quionoa, eggs, and salt in a med bowl. Stir in the chives, onion, cheese, and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir and let stand for a few minutes. Form mixture into 12 patties 1 inch thick. Add more bread crumbs if the mixture is too wet. Mix can be kept covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Heat oil in large heavy skillet over med high heat. Working in batches add patties, cover and cook until bottoms are deeply browned about 7-10 min. Flip and cook other side same time. Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack.