Quinoa Pancakes

Name: Quinoa Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 cup salsa, optional

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup salsa, optional

Directions

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In a saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add quinoa, garlic, and salt. Simmer, covered (10 minutes). Uncover and cook 2 minutes longer until dry. Transfer to large bowl; cool.
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Preheat the oven to 350°.
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Stir egg whites, Parmesan, basil, and pepper into quinoa.
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In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium heat. Using 1/4-cup measure, make 4 quinoa pancakes; flatten. Cook until golden (2 minutes per side). Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining oil and quinoa.
5

Bake pancakes 5 minutes until heated through. Serve on spinach, with salsa if desired.
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