Quinoa Carrot Patties

Quinoa has a colorful family of varieties, ranging from pink to red to brown and black. It is an ancient food cultivated in the South American Andes. It is rich in protein – providing a complete protein – and can be cooked in a 1001 ways. This recipe is one sure quick way to enjoy quinoa.

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Ingredients

1. 1 Tbsp. / 15 ml olive oil +more to mist or brush
2. 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
3. 1 medium yellow or red onion, diced
4. ½ cup / 85 g quinoa (uncooked), rinsed
5. 1 cup / 240 ml water
6. ¼ tsp.+ ¼ tsp. / 1¼ g + 1¼ g salt
7. 1 cup / 130 g carrots, grated
8. ¼ tsp. / ½ g coriander seed
9. 1 tsp. / 2 g ground black pepper
10. 2 eggs, preferably organic omega-3 or pastured or ½ cup / 120 ml flaxseed gel*
11. ½ cup / 25 g whole grain breadcrumbs
12. ½ cup / 120 ml cottage or ricotta cheese, preferably organic pastured or organic tofu, ground
13. 2 Tbsp. / 8 g fresh parsley, chopped
14. 1 Tbsp. / 2½ g fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
2. In a small saucepan over high heat, boil the quinoa in 1 cup of water. Add ¼ tsp. / 1¼ gm of salt.
3. Stir, and then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat after the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
4. In a skillet over high heat, sauté the garlic and onions in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Stir in the grated carrots, coriander, ¼ tsp / 1¼ gm of salt, and black pepper; cook for 3 minutes more before removing from heat.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs or pour in the flaxseed gel; add the breadcrumbs, cheese or tofu, parsley, and basil.
7. Stir in the quinoa and carrots. Mix well to combine. Form the mixture into round patties.
8. Spray a baking sheet with a single coating olive oil from a pump spray. Place the patties on the prepared sheet, and brush or mist the face side with a single coating of olive oil.
9. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, then turn and bake for a similar amount of time, until the patties are lightly browned on both sides.

You may wish to serve them with your favorite salad.

Place ¾ cup / 180 ml warm water and ¼ cup / 30 g whole flaxseeds in a food chopper or processor. And grind for 15-30 seconds, until the liquid consistency resembles that of egg. Strain the gel, and add to the recipe.

Serving Size: 2 patties

Exchanges per Serving: 1½ Carb, 1½ Protein, ½ Fat

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