Cheesy Quinoa Patties with Kale and Spinach Recipe

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt black pepper and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until translucent about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add kale and spinach to hot skillet; cook and stir until tender 2 to 3 minutes.

Combine cooked quinoa onions kale spinach mozzarella cheese bread crumbs and flaxseed meal in a bowl; stir to combine. Add beaten egg; mix well.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet.

Form golf-ball-size portions of the quinoa mixture into patties. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crusty about 15 minutes per side.