QUINOA & KALE CAKES

QUINOA & KALE CAKES image

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 (use gluten free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten free)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for frying

Steps:

- 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 1/2 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