Quinoa Cakes

Every so often I make a new recipe and become absolutely OBSESSED! Well, this is definitely this weeks obsession. This recipe could not be healthier, and takes an ingredient as simple and plain as quinoa and raises it to a whole new deliciously amazing level. These are so tasty, crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, comforting, and so nutritious, you won't feel badly at all. You can play around with so many ingredients in this recipe, so make it fun for yourself and pick the things you love! Seriously though, whatever you choose to add to this dish, just go and make it! Don't miss out!

Quinoa Cakes with Spinach and Goat Cheese from the Barefoot Kitchen makes about 20 small cakes

ingredients: 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa 4 ounces goat cheese 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper olive oil for frying

how to: 1. Wash and chop the spinach, pat dry. Mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Cook the garlic until lightly browned, about a minute, then add the spinach. Cover, and cook until wilted. Set aside and let cool.

2. In a small saucepan, mix the quinoa and the goat cheese over low heat (to help melt the cheese). Remove from heat when well combined.

3. Chop the cooked spinach finely, mix with the quinoa and goat cheese. Beat the egg and mix in until everything is combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Heat a layer of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Form the quinoa into 2″ patties about 1/2 inch thick. Drop into the oil and cook until well browned on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, then set on paper towels to drain.

Suggestion: Or should I say confession? I've never actually made the recipe above. Instead of spinach, I added in chopped zucchini and tomato. DELICIOUS!!!