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Quinoa-Vegetable Patties

Great use for leftover quinoa as a fun vegetable/starch side dish
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped shredded carrots
  • 1 TBS garlic squeeze tube
  • 1½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup 3-Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ~5 TBS water as needed add moisture

Avocado-Yogurt Dip

  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 container ~5 oz non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 small avocados
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredient sin order listed up to the water. Add water if the mixture feels too dry. Form the mixture into 6-8 patties.
  • Cooke the patties in a PAM-sprayed skillet until the patties are golden color, about 4-5 mins per side.
  • To make the avocado yogurt sauce, whisk together the cilantro, avocado and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the cooked quinoa patties.