Quinoa Patties

This recipe was a hit with “most” of the family.  Delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  I served them with a chipolte mayo and tzaziki.

2 rounded cups cooked quinoa

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup shredded zuchinni

3 eggs

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

6 green onions, including white parts

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp paprika

Olive oil for frying

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, zuchinni, eggs, flour, green onions,, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic .(To help them stay in patty form and not fall apart, I cook them on med-low slowly so they have longer to set-up without burning.  Makes them easier to flip, too.)  Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat.  Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick.  Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side.