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Spinach and Bulgarit (feta) Quinoa Cashew Patties

Spinach and Bulgarit (or Feta) Quinoa Cashew Patties

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt  reduced-fat or whole
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill divided
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 9 1/2 ounces chopped baby spinach or any seasonal green from kale to chard
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 2 ounces crumbled 5% Bulgarit or Feta cheese

Instructions

  • Directions for Sauce:
  • Whisk together the yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons dill in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  • Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Directions for Quinoa Patties:
  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium-size bowl.
  • Add the eggs, quinoa, 1 tablespoon dill, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and mix well. 
  • In a food processor, puree the cashews, then add them together with the potato starch and vegetable mixture, and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the mixture to set, then add in the the crumbled 5% Bulgarit or Feta cheese.
  • In a clean large skillet, and add 1 tablespoon oil, and heat for a few minutes.
  • Form quinoa patties about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Place the patties in a skillet, in batches if necessary. Cook the patties until they’re browned on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes per side, and then flip.
  • Serve warm or cold with lemon-dill yogurt sauce.