Broccoli Quinoa Cakes

This week's recipes are going to be inspired by vegetarian dishes,

a few will include seafood. Enjoy!

This recipe yields 4 patties, adjust accordingly.

What you'll need:

1 1/2c cooked quinoa

1c water

4-5c fresh broccoli florets

2 scallions, diced

1 egg

1tsp salt

1/4tstp pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4c almond flour

1/2c grated cheese

(cheddar or mozzarella)

2-3T oil

Bring your quinoa and water to a boil, cook on low heat

covered for 12-15 minutes or until all the water is gone.

Turn off heat and let it stand 5 minutes covered.

While the quinoa is cooking steam your broccoli,

drain well and pat dry.

Combine your broccoli, scallions, quinoa, egg, salt, pepper,

garlic and cheese in a food processor and pulse until

finely ground. Pulse in the almond flour, mixing it in well.

The mixture should easily mound on a spoon and just be

slightly wet. If the mixture is too wet and more almond flour

a tablespoon at a time until you can start

to form patties. Once your mixture is

ready for 4 large patties.

Heat your oil in a skillet over medium heat,

carefully place your patties in the skillet.

Lower your heat to medium low, do not mess with them,

you want them to form a deep golden crust.

Cook for about 5 minutes and flip and cook the other side. 

Serve with a side salad or sauteed greens.