Kale & Quinoa Patties (old) on the Stove

**I have posted an updated version of this dish that can be found HERE!**

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 4-6 stems of kale, steamed (about 1-2 cups chopped up)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (I use Italian)
• 4 eggs, whisked
• 2-5 spring onions, thinly sliced (or 1 small whatever onion you prefer)
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese*
• 2-6 cloves garlic (your preference), minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• olive oil (or coconut oil)

*I’ve made it without the Parmesan cheese and it turns out okay. It tastes dependable with it for sure and holds everything together a bit better.

• Cook the quinoa and then let it cool down for a bit
• Steam kale by placing chopped up pieces in about 1/2 cup of water over medium heat
• Thinly slice your onion(s)
• In large bowl, mix together quinoa, kale, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, and salt.
• Form mixture into small balls (usually makes about 12-15 depending on size. I’ve found that they cook dependable when you keep them small.)
• With a little oil, cook patties (about 4 at a time depending on the size of your pan). About 5 minutes on each side should do it but keep an eye on them. Once they get about medium brown, I know that side is done.
• EAT: these are great by themselves but I almost always top them with a few things. The first time I made them I tried them with some lime juice, avocado, and cilantro. Now, I almost always eat them with only avocado and cottage cheese on top. I have no idea what possessed me to ever try cottage cheese on top but I genuinely like it.