This quick and simply delicisous recipe will have your taste buds exploding.
Quinoa is one of the worlds most "
complete" super foods. Not only is it gluten-free but it also contains everything our bodies need; iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin E, and fiber. It is the ultimate protein. Trust me ;)
Ingredients:
♨ 1/2 cup, plain Greek yogurt, reduced-fat or whole
♨ 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
♨ 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
♨ 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (divided)
♨ Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
♨ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
♨ 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
♨ 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
♨ 5 ounces chopped baby spinach (or any blend of Spinach, Kale, Chard etc.)
♨ 2 large eggs, beaten
♨ 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
♨ 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
♨ 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
♨ 1/2 cup bread crumbs
♨ Whisk together the yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, and 2 tsp dill in a small bowl.
♨ Season to taste with salt and pepper.
♨ Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Quinoa Cakes:
♨ Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
♨ Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
♨ Add the spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a
medium-size bowl.
♨ Add the eggs, quinoa, feta, 1 TBS dill, lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp black pepper and mix well.
♨ Mix in the bread crumbs and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the bread crumbs to
absorb some of the moisture.
♨ Wipe out large skillet, and add 1 TBS oil. Heat for a few minutes.
♨ Form quinoa patties about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Place the patties in skillet,
in batches if necessary. Cook the patties until they’re browned on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes per
side, and then flip.
♨ Serve warm with lemon-dill yogurt sauce.
