Easy Quinoa Patties You Can Make in Your Apartment by The Villages, FL
Quinoa is a food that has become increasingly popular in American cuisine lately. Many people think quinoa is a grain, but in fact it is the seed of a plant that is in the same family of plants as spinach and beets. It is also high in protein, and gluten-free. Here is a recipe that you can make in your PepperTree apartment home that utilizes this and another very health ingredient: kale.
Easy Quinoa-Kale Patties:
Cook the quinoa
Let 1 cup quinoa soak in two cups of water in a medium saucepan for 15 minutes
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
Cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes
Remove the lid, fluff the quinoa with a fork, and let it come to room temperature
Steam the kale
Steam about 6 kale leaves for just 30 seconds to get them soft
Chop the kale into small pieces
Prepare the other ingredients
Beat 4 eggs in a separate bowl
Dice one small white onion (scallions can also be used for a milder onion flavor)
Mince 3 cloves of garlic
Chop ¼ cup of parsley
Zest half a lemon
Make the batter
In a large bowl, combine the all of the above prepared ingredients, along with ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
Mix together until blended
Cook the patties
Heat 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet
Form your quinoa patties – you can use your hands or an ice cream scoop to create uniform-sized balls, which can be flattened into patties
Cook about 6 patties at a time, but not so many that the pan is overcrowded
Cook on each side about five minutes or until golden brown
Serve the patties
Once the patties have cooled, you can serve them with avocado slices, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, or a topping or sauce of your choosing.
This is just one example of the types of dishes you can make in your well-appointed kitchen of your PepperTree apartment by The Villages, FL. To learn more about becoming a resident at the PepperTree Apartment Homes, contact us today.
