- In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and spread onto a baking sheet in a thin layer to cool.
½ cup quinoa
8 fl oz (1 cup) chicken or vegetable broth
- Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.
1 crown broccoli
1 English cucumber
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Peel and small dice the onion; set half aside in a medium bowl for the salad.
½ medium red onion
- Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add the other half of the onion to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Finely mince the broccoli (you should have about 2 cups). Add to the skillet along with the onion and cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grate the cheddar.
¼ (8 oz) block cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, onion, broccoli, cheese, panko, and eggs.
½ cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs
- Form the quinoa vegetable mixture into patties using a ¼-cup measure, firmly pressing the mixture together between your hands.
- Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and heat over medium-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes; flip and cook another 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Trim the ends of the cucumber, then thinly slice.
- Add cucumber, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the onion. Stir to combine.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
- To serve, divide the quinoa patties and cucumber salad between plates. Enjoy!