On Thursday evening, April 14, 2016 residents and youth of Plaza East cooking class made delicious Crispy Quinoa Patties. 
Crystal Jones, our CommunityGrows Seed-to-Mouth Cooking Coordinator, led the youth in preparing the ingredients and putting the patties together.
Another delicious dinner enjoyed by all.
Here is the recipe!
Crispy Quinoa Patties
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked quinoa (can also use rice to make rice patties)
3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped herb of choice (parsley, cilantro, oregano)
1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot and zucchini (or veggie of choice)
1 Tablespoon oil, plus more as needed
Directions:
1. Combine quinoa, eggs, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients (save oil for cooking). Let the mixture sit for a few minutes so the crumbs absorb some of the moisture.
2. You should have a mixture you can easily form into patties. You want the mixture moist so it will hold together when cooking. You can add more breadcrumbs to firm up or add a couple drops of water to moisten the mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 5-6 patties, cover, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are browned. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and cook the second sides for 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a large plate while you cook the remaining patties. Enjoy with a fresh salad.
Here is Alana Herro, one of our CommunityGrows extraordinary volunteers who helps out at the Plaza East cooking class on Thursday nights with one of her helpers!