Quinoa Patties over Spinach

Ingredients

• Quinoa

  Uncooked

  ¼ cup or 43g

• Red bell pepper

  Sweet, raw

  ½ medium or 60g

• Flaxseed

  Seeds

  4 tsp, ground or 10g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Egg white

  Raw, fresh eggs

  1 large or 33g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tsp or 5g

• Spinach

  Raw

  3 cup or 90g

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions, then spread on a plate to cool slightly.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped red bell pepper, ground flaxseed, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and the egg white. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened, then divide and press firmly into two compact patties.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil, then cook the patties until golden brown and set, about 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Arrange the spinach on a plate and place the hot patties on top. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.