Kale Quinoa Patties

These have quickly become a favorite among those who have tried them.  They are a nice alternative to regular sandwich burgers!

Ingredients:

2 ½ c cooked quinoa, cooled

4 c kale, cleaned, deveined, chopped small

Flax gel (3 T flaxmeal + 9 T water mixed together)

1 tsp sea salt

½ yellow onion, diced small

½ c chives, chopped (I sub green onions if I don't have chives)

½ c Parmesan, grated (use my own homemade)

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ c bread crumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free - I just grind up my homemade bread)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for frying

Instructions:

Combine quinoa, Parmesan, chives, and salt in medium mixing bowl

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium heat

Sweat onions and garlic, approximately 3 minutes

Add kale to skillet

Cook until kale is bright green and soft

Add kale mixture to quinoa

Add breadcrumbs, then flax eggs and stir to combine ingredients

Place clean skillet on medium heat

Add enough oil to coat bottom of pan

Form patties using ½ c of quinoa mixture

Place patties in skillet being careful not to splash hot oil

Do not overcrowd the pan

Fry until golden brown on each side, approximately 5 minutes per side

Remove patties, drain on paper towel, and serve