Broccoli~Quinoa Cakes

Well here is another great way to disguise Quinoa!!,,,,Let me just say I thought these were amazing!
With this recipe it is all about cooking everything first, letting it cool and then mixing all ingredients together before forming patties. If you are not fond of Quinoa, I am sure you could do these with Rice.... Here is what I did,,,Enjoy!

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

1 Medium Onion (diced and sautéed in olive oil)

1 Cup dry Quinoa (cooked in 2 cups water)

4 Cups frozen broccoli (steamed)

1 Cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1/2 Cup parmesan cheese

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 Eggs (beaten)

salt and pepper

oil for frying

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

In a large bowl add cooled Quinoa, onion and broccoli

add the rest of the ingredients

Mix well

Grab a handful of mixture roll in hands and form a patty

place in a hot skillet with oil

Fry until golden brown salt and pepper each patty and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain

You can eat these right away or put in an oven proof dish and cover with foil to keep warm in oven at low heat

This recipe makes 12 cakes

**Note,,,,you can garnish with parmesan or top with shredded cheddar and melt also!!**