quinoa patties

Protein-rich quinoa, eggs, feta cheese and spinach combine to make a tasty and nutritious hamburger substitute.

SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

20 mins

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ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chipped chives
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 tsp. salt, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, chopped into half-moons (2 cups)
• 1 cup baby arugula

directions

In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, eggs, spinach, feta, chives and 1/4 tsp. salt. Form the quinoa mixture into 8 patties. In a large nonstick skillet cook 4 patties in 1 Tbs. hot oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on each side, about 6 minutes total. Repeat with remaining patties and 1 Tbs. oil.

In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, arugula, 1 Tbs. oil, and 1/8 tsp. salt. Serve with the quinoa patties.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 338, Fat, total (g) 19, sat. fat (g) 5, carb. (g) 29, fiber (g) 6, sugar (g) 5, pro. (g) 15, sodium (mg)496, calcium (mg) 225, iron (mg) 4, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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