Transforming leftover quinoa into hearty little savory cakes is brilliant. If you do not have kale, try spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms.
You will need:
Lamb Brand White Quinoa 500g, cooked and cooled
Lamb Brand Bread Crumbs 150g
Lamb Brand Garlic Granules 2 tsp
Lamb Brand Cooking Salt, 1 tsp
Parmesan Cheese 200g, grated
Fresh Chives 100g, chopped
Kale 4 bunches, cleaned, deveined, finely chopped
Eggs 3, beaten
Olive Oil 2 tbsp, plus more for frying
Onion 1/2, finely diced
All you have to do is:
1. Combine quinoa, eggs, Parmesan, chives and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet on medium heat then sweat onions and garlic, approximately for 3 minutes.
3. Add kale to a pan and cook until kale is bright green and soft.
4. Add kale mixture to quinoa mixture, then add breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
5. Place a clean pan on medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of pan.
6. Form patties using ½ cup of quinoa mixture and place patties in skillet being careful not to splash hot oil or overcrowd the pan.
7. Fry until golden brown on each side, approximately 5 minutes per side.
8. Remove patties, drain on paper towel and serve.