Spinach and Quinoa Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 5 oz Spinach
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Paprika

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the 1 cup of quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the heat, keep it covered, and let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool completely.
3. 3Finely dice the 1/2 medium onion and mince the 2 cloves of garlic. In a medium skillet, heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced 1/2 medium onion and minced 2 cloves of garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the 5 oz of spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach is fully wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooled 1 cup of cooked quinoa, the cooled spinach mixture from the skillet, the 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, the 1 large egg, the 1/2 tsp of salt, the 1/4 tsp of black pepper, and the 1/4 tsp of paprika. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive mixture.
5. 5Take approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture for each croquette and shape it into an oval or round patty, about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter and 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick. Place the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Roll each shaped croquette in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even coating on all sides.
6. 6Arrange the coated croquettes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch. Bake in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through baking, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

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