kale quinoa patties

By doroalry

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c cooked quinoa, cooled
• 4 c kale, cleaned, deveined, chopped small
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
• 1/2 c chives, chopped
• 1/2 c Parmesan, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for frying

Details

Adapted from cherylstyle.com

Preparation

Step 1

-combine quinoa, eggs, Parmesan, chives and salt in medium mixing bowl
-heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium heat
-sweat onions and garlic, approximately 3 minutes
-add kale to skillet
-cook until kale is bright green and soft
-add kale mixture to quinoa
-add breadcrumbs and stir to combine ingredients
-place clean skillet on medium heat
-add enough oil to coat bottom of pan
-form patties using ½ c of quinoa mixture
-place patties in skillet being careful not to splash hot oil
do not overcrowd the pan
fry until golden brown on each side, approximately 5 minutes per side
remove patties, drain on paper towel, and serve