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Pan Fried Spinach, Quinoa and Oat Patties

Make a batch of these and you won’t have to think about lunch all week! These are a great way to get a protein-packed lunch while also getting a dose of dark green vegetables.
Servings: 12 Patties
Calories: 154.1kcal
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked, or 2½ cups cooked quinoa
  • 3/4 cups oats rolled
  • 4 large egg beaten
  • 150 grams feta cheese crumbled
  • 4 cups spinach chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
    1 cup quinoa
  • Mix together the cooked quinoa with the oats, eggs, feta cheese, chopped spinach, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
    3/4 cups oats, 4 large egg, 150 grams feta cheese, 4 cups spinach, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat (I like cast iron for this), add olive oil.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Using your hands, scoop a small handful of mixture and form into a patty (repeat). Lay each one in the hot oil and press the tops to flatten them a little. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side. Give them time to brown and cook so that they will hold together. Using a spatula, carefully flip and cook on the second side.
  • Remove from the pan and enjoy right away. Can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

Cooking Tips

  • Quinoa Preparation: Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold running water before cooking to remove its natural coating, saponin, which can give a bitter taste.
  • Chilling the Mixture: Refrigerating the patty mixture helps in binding the ingredients, making it easier to form patties that don't fall apart during cooking.
  • Patty Formation: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking to them while forming patties.
  • Cooking: Ensure the pan and oil are adequately heated before adding the patties. Cooking them on medium heat allows for a gradual browning and ensures the patties cook through without burning.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Spinach, Quinoa and Oat Patties
Amount per Serving
Calories
154.1
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.7
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.6
g
16
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Cholesterol
 
65.7
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
219.5
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
178.7
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
14.5
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1.9
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
6.7
g
13
%
Vitamin C
 
2.3
mg
3
%
Vitamin D
 
0.3
µg
2
%
Calcium
 
88.4
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
Magnesium
 
47.9
mg
12
%
Zinc
 
1.3
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.