Cheesy Quinoa and Broccoli Patties

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 5 large broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• 2 large eggs
• salt & pepper for seasoning
• Olive oil for cooking

Directions:

1. First, cook your quinoa according to the directions on the package. I cooked mine by combining 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup boiling water, then letting it come to a boil, and simmering, covered for about 15 minutes. Once the quinoa has absorbed all the water, put it on a plate and let it cool completely.
2. Next, saute your diced onion until it's soft and translucent. Set aside and let cool completely. Cook your broccoli until it has softened a little bit, then let it cool as well. Once the broccoli has cooled completely, dice it into small pieces.
3. Now that you have everything ready, in a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, leaving the eggs until the end. Mix well so you have a smooth, wet mixture that will allow you to make patties that will stick together.
4. Heat some olive oil in a pan, and make your patties. I made each using 1/4 cup of the mixture. Just make a ball out of the mixture, and squash it down a little bit. Cook each patty for about 7-8 minutes on each side on medium heat. You want the patty to develop a crust, but not to burn, so watch them carefully. Let cool for a couple of minutes before eating.

~Recipe from shopgirlmaria.blogspot.com via Winni