Broccoli Quinoa Cakes

Trying to come up with new HEALTHY things for the kids to eat is super easy. HA HA HA!!! I was very happy with these broccoli quinoa cakes, and so were the kids!

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 onion
1 cup broccoli florets
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup shredded cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs

Cook quinoa per directions, let cool.
Dice the onion (I used a red onion) and sauté until soft, let cool.
Cook the broccoli (I bring to a boil, and then turn the water off immediately), dice and let cool.

Combine quinoa, onion, broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt & pepper and mix thoroughly. Add eggs, making sure all ingredients are incorporated.

Heat olive oil (I also add a bit of butter for flavor) in a pan and drop by spoonfuls into the pan. I use an ice cream scoop so they are all the same size :) Then "smush" them down to make a patty. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

This will make about 8 cakes.