Quinoa Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

1 c. red quinoa, uncooked

2 c. chicken broth

4 tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/3 c. chives, chopped

1 carrot, grated finely

3/4 c. cheddar, shredded

3 eggs

1/2 c. cottage cheese

3 tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, cover and reduce to a simmer for 18 minutes until quinoa is softened.

Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar and spices in a large bowl. Toss in chives, carrot and cheese mixing to distribute the dry ingredients. Add in egg substitute, cottage cheese and cooked quinoa.

Preheat a large skillet on medium heat using 1 tbsp. of olive oil to coat the surface. With a 1/4 c. ice cream scoop (or measuring cup), drop 3 cakes into the hot skillet. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook an additional 4-5 min (note: don’t mess with them while they cook - if you try to flip them too soon they’ll stick or fall apart)