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!!)