Monday, January 27, 2014

QUINOA PATTIES ENJOY DAN:

                  QUINOA PATTIES WITH SPINACH by CHEF DAN:
Makes 12 patties

INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2-cups quinoa
3- eggs, beaten
1- cup steamed spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2-teaspoon kosher salt
1/3-cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/3-cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1- teaspoon cumin
1/3-cup feta cheese
3 garlic cloves
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:    (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)
1.   In sauce-pan bring 5 cups of salted water to boil.
2.   When boiling add quinoa, reduce-heat cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3.   Let cool to room temperature.
4.   In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, eggs, and salt.
5.   Stir in spinach, chives, dill, cumin, feta cheese, garlic, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and bread crumbs.
6.   Let rest for 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
7.   If you are having trouble making the patties hold together add little water and maybe some flour.
8.   On a prepared cookie sheet in a preheated oven add the patties about 12 patties.
9.   Bake for 20 minutes, flip and bake 5 more minutes.

ENJOY DAN:      (BON-APPETITE!!)



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